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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900710

I-285

I-285 in 2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 230K vehicles daily on I-285 over N Fork Nancy Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
230K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
6.4m
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
N Fork Nancy Creek
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
1975
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
230,000
Lanes
12
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900710

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 66-year-old bridge located 2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over N Fork Nancy Creek with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 230K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, the structure spans 6.4 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

2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.920158, -84.327278

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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 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 230K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on I-285 in 2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee, DeKalb 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 2.5 MI NW Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over N Fork Nancy Creek. Its coordinates are 33.920158, -84.327278. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over N Fork Nancy Creek. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1975.

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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.