US Bridges

I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of College Park · Structure no. 000000012105650

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,305 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285 R to I-85
CrossesSR 14- CSX Railroad
Location2 MI SW of College Park
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62289, -84.48866
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic19,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 R to I-85 over SR 14- CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.