I-85 SBL
I-85 SBL in In S Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 1986, the bridge carries 205K vehicles daily on I-85 SBL over Ramp Fr. RD. To I-75 Sbl.
I-85 SBL carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 1986, making it 40 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-85 SBL carries an average daily traffic count of 205,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Ramp Fr. RD. To I-75 Sbl. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-85 SBL is a 40-year-old bridge located In S Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SBL over Ramp Fr. RD. To I-75 Sbl with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 205K vehicles per day. Built in 1986, the structure spans 38.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-85 SBL has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-85 SBL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-85 SBL carries approximately 205K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 38.4 meters long and located on I-85 SBL in In S Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.
No, I-85 SBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-85 SBL is located In S Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SBL over Ramp Fr. RD. To I-75 Sbl. Its coordinates are 33.688672, -84.401078. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-85 SBL carries I-85 SBL over Ramp Fr. RD. To I-75 Sbl. The bridge is 38.4 meters long and was built in 1986.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.