US Bridges

Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S. Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012154020

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,180 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 285
CrossesGlenridge Drive
LocationIn S. Sandy Springs
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91094, -84.36157
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic27,180 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive built?

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

What condition is Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.