US Bridges

I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.05 MI SE of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006300470

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75 in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,270 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-285 (ebl Ramp)
CrossesI-75
Location0.05 MI SE of Atl Airport
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63246, -84.40092
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic30,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75 carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 (ebl Ramp) over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.