US Bridges

I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · I285 & I85 Inter on SW Si · Structure no. 000000012106170

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
549 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2030. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-285 Ramp to I-85
CrossesSR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R
LocationI285 & I85 Inter on SW Si
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.618, -84.48705
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Ramp to I-85 over SR 14P- I-85R- SR 14R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.