US Bridges

Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 12 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900220

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,315 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoreland Ave.Us 23
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location12 MI SW of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66791, -84.34033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2024)
Projected traffic54,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Moreland Ave.Us 23 over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.