US Bridges

I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6.9 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701080

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 211,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308,820 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesM9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp
Location6.9 MI SE of Marietta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89978, -84.44687
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211,000 (2024)
Projected traffic308,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp 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 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp carry?

About 211,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M9022 Powers FERRY-2 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.