US Bridges

I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
726 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2032. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 Nbl
CrossesI-75- 2 I-75 Ramps
LocationIn S Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68871, -84.40006
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,000 (2024)
Projected traffic138,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps carry?

About 125,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Nbl over I-75- 2 I-75 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.