US Bridges

I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902900

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,215 by 2031. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-675 Sbl
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location7 MI S of Decatur
RouteInterstate 675
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6727, -84.32832
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,300 (2024)
Projected traffic112,215 by 2031
Trucks13%
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-675 Sbl 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-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 60,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-675 Sbl over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.