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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900910

I-285

I-285 in 5.5 MI E Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (73/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 187K vehicles daily on I-285 over M-9301 Durham Park RD.

I-285 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 73/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1966 and is now 60 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-285 carries an average daily traffic count of 187,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing M-9301 Durham Park RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
73/100
73
Condition Score
187K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
43.9m
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
M-9301 Durham Park RD
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
5.5 MI E Of Decatur
Year Built
1966
Reconstructed
1981
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
187,000
Lanes
8
Length
43.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900910

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 60-year-old bridge located 5.5 MI E Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9301 Durham Park RD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 187K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 43.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (73/100) 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

5.5 MI E Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.770869, -84.233261

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 73/100 (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 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 187K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 43.9 meters long and located on I-285 in 5.5 MI E Of Decatur, 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 5.5 MI E Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9301 Durham Park RD. Its coordinates are 33.770869, -84.233261. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over M-9301 Durham Park RD. The bridge is 43.9 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 1981.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.