US Bridges

I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Collage Park · Structure no. 000000012106380

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,283 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2032. The structure is 1,283 ft (391.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-85R to I-285 Cb
CrossesI-285R-I-85R to Old Nat
LocationIn Collage Park
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62072, -84.46254
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,283 ft (391.1 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,910 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat carry?

About 2,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat?

The structure is 1,283 ft (391.1 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-85R to I-285 Cb over I-285R-I-85R to Old Nat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.