US Bridges

I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106130

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,515 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI-85R SB to 14 St.
CrossesI-75 Sbl
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79451, -84.39375
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2024)
Projected traffic25,515 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$955,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-85R SB to 14 St. over I-75 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.