US Bridges

Orchard Road over I-285

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006753290

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over I-285 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Road over I-285 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesI-285
Location3 MI SE of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 1921
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.855, -84.48333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Road over I-285 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Road 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 Orchard Road over I-285 carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over I-285?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over I-285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.