I-285 over M-9281 Midvale Road
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900820
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over M-9281 Midvale Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9281 Midvale 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 141 ft (43 m) long and 134 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over M-9281 Midvale 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-9281 Midvale 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-9281 Midvale Road carry?
About 200,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over M-9281 Midvale Road?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over M-9281 Midvale Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.