US Bridges

Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104270

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerne Street
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn East Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73651, -84.35949
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline 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 2024.

How much traffic does Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Berne Street over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.