US Bridges

Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012107080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,165 by 2032. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 522 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesI-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74691, -84.38763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width522 ft (159.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 522 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Drive over I-75 + I-75 Rmp + I-20 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.