US Bridges

I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 9.5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901050

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285
CrossesCR 142 Henrico Road
Location9.5 MI S of Decatur
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67102, -84.33285
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.1 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,600 (2024)
Projected traffic157,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-285 over CR 142 Henrico 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road carry?

About 98,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 over CR 142 Henrico Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.