I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · In Doraville · Structure no. 000000008900760
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 234,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 years old, older 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 234,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,205 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway carry?
About 234,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.