US Bridges

I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008902700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265) 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,040 by 2031. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 NB Off Ramp
CrossesSR407(US 23RMP to M9265)
Location2.7 MI E of Chamblee
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88987, -84.25806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic50,040 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265) built?

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

What condition is I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265) carry?

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

How long is I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB Off Ramp over SR407(US 23RMP to M9265)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.