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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900810

I-285

I-285 in 3.2 MI SE Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 200K vehicles daily on I-285 over Henderson Mill Creek Trb. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
200K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
14.6m
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
Henderson Mill Creek Trb
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
3.2 MI SE Of Chamblee
Year Built
1968
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
200,000
Lanes
8
Length
14.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900810

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 58-year-old bridge located 3.2 MI SE Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Henderson Mill Creek Trb with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 200K vehicles per day. Built in 1968, the structure spans 14.6 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

3.2 MI SE Of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.870392, -84.249747

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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 1968, making it 58 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 8 traffic lanes. It is 14.6 meters long and located on I-285 in 3.2 MI SE 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 3.2 MI SE Of Chamblee in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Henderson Mill Creek Trb. Its coordinates are 33.870392, -84.249747. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over Henderson Mill Creek Trb. The bridge is 14.6 meters long and was built in 1968.

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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.