Simpson Street over Marta
GoodFulton County, Georgia · In City of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152410
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpson Street over Marta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson Street over Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simpson Street over Marta built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simpson Street over Marta 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 2024.
How much traffic does Simpson Street over Marta carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Simpson Street over Marta?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Simpson Street over Marta?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.