I-285
I-285 in 5.8 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (72/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 185K vehicles daily on I-285 over I-20.
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 61-year-old bridge located 5.8 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-20 with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 185K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 74.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (72/100) 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
Frequently Asked Questions
I-285 has a Condition Score of 72/100 (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 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 61 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 7 traffic lanes. It is 74.7 meters long and located on I-285 in 5.8 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 5.8 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-20. Its coordinates are 33.714625, -84.240922. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-285 carries I-285 over I-20. The bridge is 74.7 meters long and was built in 1965, 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.