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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008902580

I-285

I-285 in 5.8 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 1983, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on I-285 over I-20 Ramp.

A
81/100
81
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
1983
Year Built
25.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

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
I-20 Ramp
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
5.8 MI SE Of Decatur
Year Built
1983
Age
43 years
Daily Traffic
144,000
Lanes
6
Length
25.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008902580

About This Bridge

I-285 is a 43-year-old bridge located 5.8 MI SE Of Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-285 over I-20 Ramp with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1983, the structure spans 25.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5.8 MI SE Of Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.713561, -84.242247

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-285 has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-285 was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-285 carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 25.6 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 Ramp. Its coordinates are 33.713561, -84.242247. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-285 carries I-285 over I-20 Ramp. The bridge is 25.6 meters long and was built in 1983.

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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.