Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900240
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 49 years old, older 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad 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 Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad carry?
About 29,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns Moreland Ave.Us 23 over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.