US Bridges

Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902090

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,940 by 2031. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthcrest Road
CrossesI85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R
Location1.7 MI E of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9273
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89714, -84.25072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic20,940 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Northcrest Road over I85- 3 I85 Rmp- 2 I285 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.