US Bridges

Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 0.3 MI E of SR 54 · Structure no. 000000012154010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2038. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcdonough Blvd.
CrossesNorfolk-Southern RR
Location0.3 MI E of SR 54
RouteState Highway 42
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71736, -84.37986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2024)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$34.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Blvd. over Norfolk-Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.