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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900760

I-285

I-285 in In Doraville, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 234K vehicles daily on I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
234K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
64.9m
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
Crosses Over
SR 13 Buford Highway
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
In Doraville
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1995
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
234,000
Lanes
13
Length
64.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900760

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 68-year-old bridge located In Doraville in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 234K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 64.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) 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 Doraville, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.902922, -84.273981

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (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 was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 234K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 64.9 meters long and located on I-285 in In Doraville, 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 In Doraville in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway. Its coordinates are 33.902922, -84.273981. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway. The bridge is 64.9 meters long and was built in 1958, 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.