US Bridges

I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012106400

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB 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 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 158,115 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-285 Cbl
CrossesI-285 Rmp to I-85 SB
LocationIn College Park
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62046, -84.46412
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 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 traffic158,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-285 Rmp to I-85 SB built?

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

What condition is I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB carry?

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

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Cbl over I-285 Rmp to I-85 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.