US Bridges

I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In S W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102270

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,765 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesM-9059 Greenbriar Road
LocationIn S W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.684, -84.49979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2024)
Projected traffic195,765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M-9059 Greenbriar Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.