US Bridges

R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp

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Fulton County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Collage Park · Structure no. 000000012102150

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2032. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR- I-85 N to I-285
CrossesI-85- I-85 Ramp
Location2 MI SW of Collage Park
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61585, -84.48603
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns R- I-85 N to I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.