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Cobb County, GA · Structure #000000006700990

I-285

I-285 in 3.1 MI East Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 187K vehicles daily on I-285 over SR 3 (US 41).

B
71/100
71
Condition Score
187K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
73.2m
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
SR 3 (US 41)
State
Georgia
County
Cobb County
Location
3.1 MI East Of Smyrna
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
1986
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
187,000
Lanes
8
Length
73.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000006700990

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 63-year-old bridge located 3.1 MI East Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over SR 3 (US 41) with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 187K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, the structure spans 73.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (71/100) 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

3.1 MI East Of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia

33.884403, -84.469939

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 71/100 (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 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 187K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 73.2 meters long and located on I-285 in 3.1 MI East 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 3.1 MI East Of Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over SR 3 (US 41). Its coordinates are 33.884403, -84.469939. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over SR 3 (US 41). The bridge is 73.2 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 1986.

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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.