US Bridges

Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.09 MI S of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006301100

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop Road
CrossesI-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps
Location0.09 MI S of Atl Airport
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62979, -84.41477
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop Road over I-285 & (3) 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 Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Road over I-285 & (3) I-285 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.