US Bridges

I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · I-285 & I-85 Inter on Ss · Structure no. 000000012106420

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,661 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
178,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R 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 178,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,820 by 2032. The structure is 1,661 ft (506.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-285 Ccbl
CrossesI-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R
LocationI-285 & I-85 Inter on Ss
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.619, -84.48463
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.
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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,661 ft (506.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,000 (2024)
Projected traffic137,820 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$12.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R built?

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

What condition is I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R 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 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R carry?

About 178,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R?

The structure is 1,661 ft (506.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Ccbl over I-85-SR 14P-I-85R-I-285R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.