Jonesboro Road over I-285
FairFulton County, Georgia · In South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100520
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jonesboro Road over I-285 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonesboro Road over I-285 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, 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 5 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,985 by 2031. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jonesboro Road over I-285 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jonesboro Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over I-285 carry?
About 25,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jonesboro Road over I-285?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Jonesboro Road over I-285?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.