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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900920

I-285

I-285 in 7 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 185K vehicles daily on I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
185K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
53m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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-9123 Snapfinger Road
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
7 MI SE Of Decatur
Year Built
1966
Reconstructed
1981
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
185,000
Lanes
9
Length
53 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900920

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 60-year-old bridge located 7 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 185K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 53 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

7 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.724842, -84.234361

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, 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 185K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 53 meters long and located on I-285 in 7 MI SE 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 7 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road. Its coordinates are 33.724842, -84.234361. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road. The bridge is 53 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.