I-285 over NS Railroad
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 9.5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901030
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over NS Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 58 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 98,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,785 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 140 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 NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is I-285 over NS Railroad 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-285 over NS Railroad carry?
About 98,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over NS Railroad?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.