US Bridges

I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105510

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,151 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
209,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 209,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,740 by 2032. The structure is 4,151 ft (1,265.2 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-85
CrossesSR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81219, -84.36914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,151 ft (1,265.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,000 (2024)
Projected traffic298,740 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$84 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs carry?

About 209,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs?

The structure is 4,151 ft (1,265.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over SR237-RMP-2SR13RMPS-2 Cs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.