US Bridges

Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008900480

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,170 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLavista Road
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location3.6 MI N of Clarkston
RouteState Highway 236
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84643, -84.24719
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2024)
Projected traffic34,170 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Lavista Road over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.