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Cobb County, GA · Structure #000000006700950

I-285

I-285 in 4.3 MI SE Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 153K vehicles daily on I-285 over M-9325 Church Road.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
153K
Daily Traffic
1969
Year Built
68.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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
M-9325 Church Road
State
Georgia
County
Cobb County
Location
4.3 MI SE Of Smyrna
Year Built
1969
Reconstructed
1983
Age
57 years
Daily Traffic
153,000
Lanes
8
Length
68.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000006700950

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 57-year-old bridge located 4.3 MI SE Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9325 Church Road with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 153K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, the structure spans 68.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) 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.

Location Map

4.3 MI SE Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia

33.829853, -84.486336

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 74/100 (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 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 153K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 68.3 meters long and located on I-285 in 4.3 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 4.3 MI SE Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9325 Church Road. Its coordinates are 33.829853, -84.486336. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over M-9325 Church Road. The bridge is 68.3 meters long and was built in 1969, 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.