US Bridges

I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd.

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Doraville · Structure no. 000000008900750

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 225,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 358,500 by 2031. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 221 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesSR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd.
LocationIn Doraville
RouteInterstate 285
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91285, -84.28635
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width221 ft (67.4 m)
Roadway width186 ft (56.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,000 (2024)
Projected traffic358,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. 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 I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. carry?

About 225,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd.?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 221 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.