US Bridges

Interstate 285 over Ga 400

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S. Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012154060

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 285 over Ga 400 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 285 over Ga 400 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,610 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 285
CrossesGa 400
LocationIn S. Sandy Springs
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9113, -84.35668
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,610 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ga 400 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 285 over Ga 400 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 285 over Ga 400 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 285 over Ga 400?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 285 over Ga 400?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.