US Bridges

I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102380

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,860 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285 Cbl
CrossesM-9045 Collier Drive
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76784, -84.49407
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 inspectionJune 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,000 (2024)
Projected traffic226,860 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Cbl over M-9045 Collier Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.