US Bridges

I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012102510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,115 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285 Ccbl
CrossesI-85 Ramp Nbl
LocationIn College Park
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61945, -84.4617
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2024)
Projected traffic158,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Ccbl over I-85 Ramp Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.