US Bridges

I-285 over I-75

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.5 MI SE of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006301040

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
171,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 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 171,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,405 by 2032. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesI-75
Location0.5 MI SE of Atl Airport
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63299, -84.40094
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171,000 (2024)
Projected traffic117,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over I-75 built?

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

What condition is I-285 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over I-75 carry?

About 171,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over I-75?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.