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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008902520

I-285

I-285 in 1.8 MI NW Of Doraville, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 200K vehicles daily on I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
200K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
9.8m
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
Nancy Creek Trib
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
1.8 MI NW Of Doraville
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
200,000
Lanes
10
Length
9.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008902520

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 65-year-old bridge located 1.8 MI NW Of Doraville in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 200K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, 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

1.8 MI NW Of Doraville, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.920181, -84.302422

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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 1961, making it 65 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on I-285 in 1.8 MI NW Of Doraville, 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 1.8 MI NW Of Doraville in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib. Its coordinates are 33.920181, -84.302422. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over Nancy Creek Trib. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1961.

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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.