US Bridges

Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104280

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland Ave.
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76133, -84.36176
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.