US Bridges

Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104160

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,825 by 2032. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Street
Crosses2 I-75 Ramps
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9163
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74637, -84.39136
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over 2 I-75 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.