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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900720

I-285

I-285 in 1.9 MI N Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 200K vehicles daily on I-285 over M-9261 Shallowford Road.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
200K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
35.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-285
Crosses Over
M-9261 Shallowford Road
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
1.9 MI N Of Chamblee
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1995
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
200,000
Lanes
10
Length
35.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900720

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 65-year-old bridge located 1.9 MI N Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9261 Shallowford Road with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 200K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 35.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.9 MI N Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.920308, -84.305183

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 200K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 35.7 meters long and located on I-285 in 1.9 MI N Of Chamblee, DeKalb 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 1.9 MI N Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9261 Shallowford Road. Its coordinates are 33.920308, -84.305183. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over M-9261 Shallowford Road. The bridge is 35.7 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1995.

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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.