US Bridges

I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton County · Structure no. 000000012154300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 15,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,790 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesCR 299 Lake Forest Drive
LocationIn N Fulton County
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91281, -84.38707
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,090 (2024)
Projected traffic18,790 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive built?

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

What condition is I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive carry?

About 15,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over CR 299 Lake Forest Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.