US Bridges

I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101670

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
557 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
185,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 60 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,495 by 2032. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesI-20
CrossesI-285- I-285 Ramp
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76479, -84.49332
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp carry?

About 185,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over I-285- I-285 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.