Bankhead Highway U over I-285
FairFulton County, Georgia · In NW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100190
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bankhead Highway U over I-285 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bankhead Highway U over I-285 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bankhead Highway U over I-285 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Bankhead Highway U over I-285 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bankhead Highway U over I-285 carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bankhead Highway U over I-285?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Bankhead Highway U over I-285?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.