US Bridges

R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · I285 & I85 Inter on SW Si · Structure no. 000000012102170

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur 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 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR- I-85 N to I-285
CrossesSR 14 Spur
LocationI285 & I85 Inter on SW Si
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6186, -84.48677
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur built?

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

What condition is R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur 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 SR 14 Spur?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns R- I-85 N to I-285 over SR 14 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.