US Bridges

I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102420

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
847 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
150,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 57 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,965 by 2032. The structure is 847 ft (258.2 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
CrossesCR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80927, -84.49547
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width131 ft (40 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,000 (2024)
Projected traffic202,965 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$13.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR carry?

About 150,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.