US Bridges

US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.67 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000006300050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,365 by 2032. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19 / SR3
CrossesI-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps
Location0.67 MI E of I-75
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63211, -84.38793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2024)
Projected traffic37,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR3 over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.