US Bridges

Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,305 by 2032. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDeering Road
CrossesI-75 + I-85 Ramp
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9146
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7975, -84.39525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Deering Road over I-75 + I-85 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.