US Bridges

I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902600

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,200 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-285 Rmp to I20 E
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location5.8 MI SE of Decatur
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71281, -84.24316
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic73,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407) 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 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Rmp to I20 E over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.