US Bridges

Raider Road over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104770

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raider Road over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raider Road 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 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 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRaider Road
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91597, -84.4142
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Raider 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 June 2023.

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

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.