US Bridges

Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103390

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenjamin Mays Dr.
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9052
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73802, -84.50087
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2024)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benjamin Mays Dr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Mays Dr. over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.