I-285
I-285 in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 150K vehicles daily on I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR.
I-285 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. 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 1968 and is now 58 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 150,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR. 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 58-year-old bridge located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 150K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 258.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-285 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-285 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-285 carries approximately 150K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 258.2 meters long and located on I-285 in In W Atlanta, Fulton 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 In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR. Its coordinates are 33.809269, -84.495469. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-285 carries I-285 over CR 1971- Chatt Riv.- RR. The bridge is 258.2 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 1982.
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.