Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23)
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · Dekalb-Fulton C/L in Atl · Structure no. 000000008901640
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 66 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,090 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 244 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23) carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23)?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 244 ft wide.
Who owns Dekalb Ave-Ga RR over SR 42 Moreland AVE(US23)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.