US Bridges

I-285 over SR 400/US 19

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Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton · Structure no. 000000012154340

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over SR 400/US 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over SR 400/US 19 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 216,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,220 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesSR 400/US 19
LocationIn N Fulton
RouteInterstate 285
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91183, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216,000 (2024)
Projected traffic95,220 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$34.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over SR 400/US 19 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 over SR 400/US 19 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-285 over SR 400/US 19 carry?

About 216,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over SR 400/US 19?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over SR 400/US 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.