US Bridges

E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 0.8 MI SW of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901380

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,785 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Ponce De Leon
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location0.8 MI SW of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9012
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80322, -84.25012
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic16,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ponce De Leon over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.