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Fulton County, GA · Structure #000000012102380

I-285 CBL

I-285 CBL in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (72/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 165K vehicles daily on I-285 CBL over M-9045 Collier Drive.

I-285 CBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 72/100. 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 1964 and is now 62 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-285 CBL carries an average daily traffic count of 165,000 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing M-9045 Collier Drive. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
72/100
72
Condition Score
165K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
41.1m
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 CBL
Crosses Over
M-9045 Collier Drive
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Location
In W Atlanta
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1982
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
165,000
Lanes
5
Length
41.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000012102380

About This Bridge

I-285 CBL is a 62-year-old bridge located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 CBL over M-9045 Collier Drive with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 165K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 41.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (72/100) 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

In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

33.767842, -84.494072

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 CBL has a Condition Score of 72/100 (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 CBL was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 CBL carries approximately 165K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 41.1 meters long and located on I-285 CBL in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

No, I-285 CBL 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 CBL is located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 CBL over M-9045 Collier Drive. Its coordinates are 33.767842, -84.494072. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 CBL carries I-285 CBL over M-9045 Collier Drive. The bridge is 41.1 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1982.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.