US Bridges

I-285 Ccbl over M-9045 Collier Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102390

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ccbl over M-9045 Collier Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Ccbl 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,860 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285 Ccbl
CrossesM-9045 Collier Drive
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76793, -84.49472
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2024)
Projected traffic226,860 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Ccbl 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 Ccbl 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 Ccbl over M-9045 Collier Drive carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.