I-285
I-285 in 0.05 MI SE Of Atl Airport, Clayton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1985, the bridge carries 171K vehicles daily on I-285 over I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl.
I-285 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1985, making it 41 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-285 carries an average daily traffic count of 171,000 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-285 is a 41-year-old bridge located 0.05 MI SE Of Atl Airport in Clayton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 171K vehicles per day. Built in 1985, the structure spans 60.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-285 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-285 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-285 carries approximately 171K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 60.4 meters long and located on I-285 in 0.05 MI SE Of Atl Airport, Clayton County, Georgia.
No, I-285 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-285 is located 0.05 MI SE Of Atl Airport in Clayton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl. Its coordinates are 33.633086, -84.402864. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-285 carries I-285 over I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl. The bridge is 60.4 meters long and was built in 1985.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.