Old truss bridge Bankhead Hwy, Northside Dr, and Marietta St, Atlanta, Ga
N 33° 46.384 W 084° 24.425
16S E 740116 N 3740016
Once part of a major outlet west (US 78-278 Hwy) out of downtown Atlanta, Ga
Waymark Code: WMQ2J
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member trekinldy59
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This old truss bridge was once part of a major outlet west (US 78-278 Hwy) out of downtown Atlanta before the newer Northside Dr bridge was built. I'm surprised it has not been torn down. It has been closed for at least twenty or thirty years. The bridge spans the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks.

West entrance N33 46.393 W84 24.496


East entrance N33 46.385 W84 24.402


View from Northside Dr. Bridge


Parking Coordinates:: N 33° 46.393 W 084° 24.496

Date Built: Not listed

Length of Span: Not listed

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Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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