US Bridges

I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · I-285 & I-85 South Side · Structure no. 000000012106360

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 78,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,820 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285 Cbl
CrossesI-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB
LocationI-285 & I-85 South Side
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62065, -84.48698
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,600 (2024)
Projected traffic137,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB 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 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB carry?

About 78,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Cbl over I-85 SB Ramp to I-285 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.