US Bridges

I-285 over I-75

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over I-75 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 164,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,505 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesI-75
Location6.7 MI SE of Marietta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89027, -84.46077
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 inspectionApril 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,000 (2024)
Projected traffic119,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 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 April 2023.

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

About 164,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over I-75?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.