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Cobb County, GA · Structure #000000006700910

I-285

I-285 in 4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 150K vehicles daily on I-285 over Ns RR Spur.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
150K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
42.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-285
Crosses Over
Ns RR Spur
State
Georgia
County
Cobb County
Location
4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
1983
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
150,000
Lanes
8
Length
42.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000006700910

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 58-year-old bridge located 4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Ns RR Spur with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 150K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, the structure spans 42.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia

33.818397, -84.495475

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 150K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 42.1 meters long and located on I-285 in 4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna, Cobb 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 4.7 MI SE Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Ns RR Spur. Its coordinates are 33.818397, -84.495475. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over Ns RR Spur. The bridge is 42.1 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 1983.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.