I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900630
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 216,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 216,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300,345 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn carry?
About 216,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over M-9217 Access RD Turn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.