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Fulton County, GA · Structure #000000012106330

I-85

I-85 in In S Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1986, the bridge carries 205K vehicles daily on I-85 over South River. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
205K
Daily Traffic
1986
Year Built
14.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-85
Crosses Over
South River
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Location
In S Atlanta
Year Built
1986
Age
40 years
Daily Traffic
205,000
Lanes
6
Length
14.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000012106330

About This Bridge

I-85 is a 40-year-old bridge located In S Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over South River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 205K vehicles per day. Built in 1986, the structure spans 14.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

In S Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

33.686378, -84.401917

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-85 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-85 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-85 carries approximately 205K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 14.9 meters long and located on I-85 in In S Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Yes, I-85 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-85 is located In S Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over South River. Its coordinates are 33.686378, -84.401917. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-85 carries I-85 over South River. The bridge is 14.9 meters long and was built in 1986.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.