US Bridges

Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.08 MI S of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006301190

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2032. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoop Road
CrossesI-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra
Location0.08 MI S of Atl Airport
RouteCity Street 9096
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62487, -84.42245
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra built?

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

What condition is Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra 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 & I-285 Wbl on Ra carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Road over I-285 & I-285 Wbl on Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.