US Bridges

I-285 over M-9058 Mt Gilead Road

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Southwest Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102290

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M-9058 Mt Gilead Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9058 Mt Gilead 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 5 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 149,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,595 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesM-9058 Mt Gilead Road
LocationIn Southwest Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6983, -84.49905
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,000 (2024)
Projected traffic206,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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-9058 Mt Gilead 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-9058 Mt Gilead 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-9058 Mt Gilead Road carry?

About 149,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M-9058 Mt Gilead Road?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M-9058 Mt Gilead Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.