US Bridges

Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In West Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900360

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete slab carrying Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 38,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,060 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPtree Ind. Blvd.
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationIn West Chamblee
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88867, -84.31331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,600 (2024)
Projected traffic54,060 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$270,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 38,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ptree Ind. Blvd. over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.