US Bridges

Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 42 Spur · Structure no. 000000012152980

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,625 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood Ave.
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 42 Spur
RouteCity Street 9171
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71995, -84.38239
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Ave. over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.