US Bridges

I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton County · Structure no. 000000012102440

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319,575 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesM-9249 Long Island Drive
LocationIn N Fulton County
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91322, -84.39252
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2024)
Projected traffic319,575 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-285 over M-9249 Long Island 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M-9249 Long Island Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.