I-285 over NS RR Spur
FairCobb County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006700910
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over NS RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over NS RR Spur in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,965 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-285 over NS RR Spur built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I-285 over NS RR Spur in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I-285 over NS RR Spur carry?
About 150,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over NS RR Spur?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over NS RR Spur?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.