I-285 over I-20 Ramp
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902580
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-285 over I-20 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 over I-20 Ramp in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,185 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-285 over I-20 Ramp built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-285 over 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 I-285 over I-20 Ramp carry?
About 144,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-285 over I-20 Ramp?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns I-285 over I-20 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.