US Bridges

SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012153990

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,510 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
212,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2039. The structure is 2,510 ft (765 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 400 Ramp
CrossesSR400 I-285
LocationSandy Springs
RouteInterstate 400
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91258, -84.35641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,510 ft (765 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285 carry?

About 212,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285?

The structure is 2,510 ft (765 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 400 Ramp over SR400 I-285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.