US Bridges

Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 6.5M SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008951810

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2048. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwing Drive
CrossesI-285 and Ramps
Location6.5M SE of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75066, -84.23154
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2048
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$42.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Redwing Drive over I-285 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.