US Bridges

I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008902750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,380 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-285 Cbl Off Ramp
CrossesI-285 Rmp Cb from US 23
Location2.3 MI E of Chamblee
RouteInterstate 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89402, -84.26336
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.
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic34,380 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-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23 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-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23 carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-285 Cbl Off Ramp over I-285 Rmp Cb from US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.