I-85 SBL
I-85 SBL in In N Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1984, the bridge carries 192K vehicles daily on I-85 SBL over Peachtree Creek.
I-85 SBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1984, making it 42 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 192,000 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Peachtree Creek. 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 42-year-old bridge located In N Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SBL over Peachtree Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 192K vehicles per day. Built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1993, the structure spans 82.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (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 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-85 SBL was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 42 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-85 SBL carries approximately 192K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 82.9 meters long and located on I-85 SBL in In N 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 N Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SBL over Peachtree Creek. Its coordinates are 33.818233, -84.362328. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-85 SBL carries I-85 SBL over Peachtree Creek. The bridge is 82.9 meters long and was built in 1984, with reconstruction in 1993.
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.