US Bridges

Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesI-75/I-85 North & South
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 1702
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77688, -84.39085
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width226 ft (69 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over I-75/I-85 North & South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.