US Bridges

I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012106200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps 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 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,395 by 2032. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285R Cb to I-85
CrossesI-85- 2 I-85 Ramps
LocationIn College Park
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62041, -84.46125
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2024)
Projected traffic28,395 by 2032
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps 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-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285R Cb to I-85 over I-85- 2 I-85 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.