I-285
I-285 in 7.5 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 185K vehicles daily on I-285 over Cobb Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-285 is a 60-year-old bridge located 7.5 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Cobb Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 185K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 9.8 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
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 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on I-285 in 7.5 MI SE Of Decatur, 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 7.5 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Cobb Creek. Its coordinates are 33.717403, -84.238997. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-285 carries I-285 over Cobb Creek. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 1984.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.