US Bridges

I-285R to I-85 Sbl over SR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4.6 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012106180

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285R to I-85 Sbl over SR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285R to I-85 Sbl over SR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp 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 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,530 by 2031. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285R to I-85 Sbl
CrossesSR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp
Location4.6 MI NE of Union City
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61824, -84.48775
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2024)
Projected traffic34,530 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285R to I-85 Sbl over SR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-285R to I-85 Sbl over SR 14 Spur- SR 14 Ramp 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 May 2024.

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

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.