I-285 over Chattahoochee River
FairCobb County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701090
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 785 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 211,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over Chattahoochee River 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 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 211,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308,820 by 2032. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over Chattahoochee River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-285 over Chattahoochee River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-285 over Chattahoochee River carry?
About 211,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over Chattahoochee River?
The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over Chattahoochee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.