US Bridges

I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012105600

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-285 Rmp to I-85
CrossesSR 14 Spur
Location4.5 MI NE of Union City
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61772, -84.48879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,740 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$852,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur carry?

About 7,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Rmp to I-85 over SR 14 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.