US Bridges

I-285 over M-9053 Cascade Road

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102340

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M-9053 Cascade Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9053 Cascade 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 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 151,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,300 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesM-9053 Cascade Road
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72304, -84.50269
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 inspectionApril 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2024)
Projected traffic213,300 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

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-9053 Cascade 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-9053 Cascade Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over M-9053 Cascade Road carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M-9053 Cascade Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M-9053 Cascade Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.