US Bridges

Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton · Structure no. 000000012104520

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,005 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationIn N Fulton
RouteCity Street 9248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9159, -84.40666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407) built?

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

What condition is Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.