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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900640

I-85

I-85 in 3.6 MI S Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1981, the bridge carries 216K vehicles daily on I-85 over SR 155- 2 U-Turns 3x-Ref.

B
78/100
78
Condition Score
216K
Daily Traffic
1981
Year Built
95.1m
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-85
Crosses Over
SR 155- 2 U-Turns 3x-Ref
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
3.6 MI S Of Chamblee
Year Built
1981
Age
45 years
Daily Traffic
216,000
Lanes
12
Length
95.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900640

About This Bridge

I-85 is a 45-year-old bridge located 3.6 MI S Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over SR 155- 2 U-Turns 3x-Ref with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 216K vehicles per day. Built in 1981, the structure spans 95.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) 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

3.6 MI S Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.840422, -84.313217

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-85 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (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-85 was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-85 carries approximately 216K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 95.1 meters long and located on I-85 in 3.6 MI S Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia.

No, I-85 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-85 is located 3.6 MI S Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 over SR 155- 2 U-Turns 3x-Ref. Its coordinates are 33.840422, -84.313217. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-85 carries I-85 over SR 155- 2 U-Turns 3x-Ref. The bridge is 95.1 meters long and was built in 1981.

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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.