Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 8.2 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901610
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 335 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2031. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp 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 Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Rainbow Drive over I-285- I-20 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.