US Bridges

I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SE of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900800

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 200,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 297,090 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-285
CrossesM-9279 Evans Road
Location4.1 MI SE of Chamblee
RouteInterstate 285
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87211, -84.24973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200,000 (2024)
Projected traffic297,090 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road carry?

About 200,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over M-9279 Evans Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.