US Bridges

SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In North Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153560

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,700 by 2035. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 403/ I-85 Ramp
CrossesSidney Marcus Blvd
LocationIn North Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82488, -84.35905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,700 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$53.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd 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 SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 403/ I-85 Ramp over Sidney Marcus Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.