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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900770

I-285

I-285 in 2.4 MI E Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 219K vehicles daily on I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp.

B
66/100
66
Condition Score
219K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
80.2m
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

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-285
Crosses Over
I-85- I-85 Ramp
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
2.4 MI E Of Chamblee
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
1985
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
219,000
Lanes
7
Length
80.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900770

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 58-year-old bridge located 2.4 MI E Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 219K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, the structure spans 80.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

2.4 MI E Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.891842, -84.259217

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 219K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 80.2 meters long and located on I-285 in 2.4 MI E 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 2.4 MI E Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp. Its coordinates are 33.891842, -84.259217. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over I-85- I-85 Ramp. The bridge is 80.2 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 1985.

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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.