I-285
I-285 in 6.7 MI SE Of Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1978, the bridge carries 164K vehicles daily on I-285 over Rmp I-285 Ccbl To I-75s.
I-285 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. 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 1978, making it 48 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 164,000 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Rmp I-285 Ccbl To I-75s. 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 48-year-old bridge located 6.7 MI SE Of Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Rmp I-285 Ccbl To I-75s with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 164K vehicles per day. Built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, the structure spans 64.6 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 6/9 (fair), 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 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-285 was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, making it 48 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-285 carries approximately 164K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 64.6 meters long and located on I-285 in 6.7 MI SE Of Marietta, 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 6.7 MI SE Of Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Rmp I-285 Ccbl To I-75s. Its coordinates are 33.889228, -84.462692. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-285 carries I-285 over Rmp I-285 Ccbl To I-75s. The bridge is 64.6 meters long and was built in 1978, with reconstruction in 2015.
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.