Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.8 MI NW of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008901410
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 52,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,435 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp carry?
About 52,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Ashford-Dunwoody R over I-285- I-285 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.