US Bridges

17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153050

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
960 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,120 by 2032. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries17th. Street
CrossesI-75 & I-85 & Ramps
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 3685
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79159, -84.39166
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span338 ft (103 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2024)
Projected traffic30,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$9.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 338 ft (103 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns 17th. Street over I-75 & I-85 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.