US Bridges

Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S. Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012154070

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,180 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 285
Crosses400SB to 285 WB
LocationIn S. Sandy Springs
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9112, -84.35968
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic27,180 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 400SB to 285 WB built?

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

What condition is Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB 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 400SB to 285 WB carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 285 over 400SB to 285 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.