US Bridges

I-285 over 400N/285

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · S. Sandy Springs · Structure no. 000000012154250

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over 400N/285 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over 400N/285 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,220 by 2039. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-285
Crosses400N/285
LocationS. Sandy Springs
RouteU.S. Route 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91091, -84.37329
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2024)
Projected traffic60,220 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$61.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over 400N/285 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 over 400N/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 I-285 over 400N/285 carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over 400N/285?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over 400N/285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.