US Bridges

Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103270

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,825 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside DR (sbl)
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9022
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90646, -84.43199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic15,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Northside DR (sbl) over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.