US Bridges

Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106050

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,235 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesI-75 (nbl)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80318, -84.40781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl) carry?

About 212,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over I-75 (nbl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.