US Bridges

I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701040

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd
CrossesI-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl
Location6.7 MI SE of Marietta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89205, -84.45927
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Rmp Ccbl- Cd over I-285 Ramp to I-75 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.