US Bridges

Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Point · Structure no. 000000012103660

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,825 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Road
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationIn East Point
RouteCity Street 9082
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63646, -84.49214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic15,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.