I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900920
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 249,855 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 M-9123 Snapfinger Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road carry?
About 185,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over M-9123 Snapfinger Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.