US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,100 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesSR 236 Lindbergh Drive
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82073, -84.36103
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2024)
Projected traffic206,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive built?

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

What condition is I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over SR 236 Lindbergh Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.