US Bridges

Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · Cobb-Fulton LN @ I-285N · Structure no. 000000006701510

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
674 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2032. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate North P
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationCobb-Fulton LN @ I-285N
RouteCity Street 3068
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90222, -84.44264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate North P 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate North P over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.