US Bridges

I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In South Fulton · Structure no. 000000012102220

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
178,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 years old, older 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 178,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,820 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesSR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR
LocationIn South Fulton
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62303, -84.48824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,000 (2024)
Projected traffic137,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR carry?

About 178,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over SR 14 (us 29)- CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.