US Bridges

I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902930

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,215 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-675R to I-285 WB
CrossesI-285 Ramp (sr 407)
Location5 MI S of Decatur
RouteInterstate 675
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67147, -84.334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2024)
Projected traffic112,215 by 2031
Trucks13%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) built?

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

What condition is I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (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-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-675R to I-285 WB over I-285 Ramp (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.