Designed to improve inter-connectivity between the Westside neighborhoods, downtown Atlanta, and MARTA, this bridge safely provides pedestrian access over Northside Drive while improving traffic flow, especially around events like Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games.
Photographer: JandDImages, LLC
Client
Georgia Bridge & Concrete
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Total Project Cost
$28 M
Project Type
Bridges & Culverts
Completed
2018
Services
Civil/Site Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Key Contact
Kevin McOmber

Thorough site inspections showed that asphalt rehabilitation would not offer long-term durability for the roadway, which is often used as a thoroughfare for heavy-loaded vehicles. The pavement was ultimately fully reconstructed, which involved excavating the existing road, including the subbase, and installing a new foundation with asphalt laid on top.