BridgeSafety
Fulton County, GA · Structure #000000012102310

I-285

I-285 in In West Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 149K vehicles daily on I-285 over Branch Of S Utoy Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
149K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
10.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-285
Crosses Over
Branch Of S Utoy Creek
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Location
In West Atlanta
Year Built
1966
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
149,000
Lanes
8
Length
10.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000012102310

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 60-year-old bridge located In West Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Branch Of S Utoy Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 149K vehicles per day. Built in 1966, the structure spans 10.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

In West Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

33.713519, -84.500161

Open in Google Maps →

Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 149K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 10.1 meters long and located on I-285 in In West Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

Yes, I-285 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-285 is located In West Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Branch Of S Utoy Creek. Its coordinates are 33.713519, -84.500161. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over Branch Of S Utoy Creek. The bridge is 10.1 meters long and was built in 1966.

Last updated:

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