Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps
GoodClayton County, Georgia · 0.65 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000006300250
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,906
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Old Dixie HWY 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 Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps carry?
About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie HWY over I-285 & (2) I-285 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.