US Bridges

I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012105640

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C 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 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,780 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-285 Ramp
CrossesI-85 Rmp to Airport or C
LocationIn College Park
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62138, -84.45924
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,780 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$797,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C built?

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

What condition is I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Ramp over I-85 Rmp to Airport or C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.