I-285 over I-20
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900960
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,185 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 137 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 | 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 I-20 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-285 over I-20 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over I-20 carry?
About 185,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over I-20?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.