US Bridges

Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S. Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012154100

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
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 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.

It carries about 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,170 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 46 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
Coordinates33.90982, -84.3617
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2024)
Projected traffic42,170 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 285 over Glenridge Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.