US Bridges

I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · I-285 & I-20 Int. · Structure no. 000000008902590

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,840 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-285 Ramp
CrossesI-20 Ramp
LocationI-285 & I-20 Int.
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71409, -84.24387
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic33,840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$567,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-285 Ramp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Ramp over I-20 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.