E/W Connector over I-285
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752200
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E/W Connector over I-285 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E/W Connector over I-285 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,035 by 2032. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E/W Connector over I-285 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is E/W Connector over I-285 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does E/W Connector over I-285 carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E/W Connector over I-285?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns E/W Connector over I-285?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.