US Bridges

17th Street over 18th Street NS RR

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153350

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Street over 18th Street NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries17th Street
Crosses18th Street NS RR
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 3685
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79032, -84.40444
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.8 m)

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 and railroad
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR carry?

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

How long is 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Street over 18th Street NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.