US Bridges

SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285)

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.2 MI S of JCT I-285 · Structure no. 000000006300170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285) in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 85 (sbl)
CrossesI-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285)
Location0.2 MI S of JCT I-285
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63014, -84.40347
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,240 (2024)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285) carry?

About 7,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285)?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 (sbl) over I-75 Rmp Sb(rmp FR I285)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.