I-285 over SR 3 (us 41)
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 3.1 MI East of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006700990
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 187,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over SR 3 (us 41) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over SR 3 (us 41) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 years old, older 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 187,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,985 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 3 (us 41) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-285 over SR 3 (us 41) 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-285 over SR 3 (us 41) carry?
About 187,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over SR 3 (us 41)?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over SR 3 (us 41)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.