US Bridges

New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,270 by 2031. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Ptree Road
CrossesSR 13 Conn- I-285
LocationIn Doraville
RouteCity Street 9267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90442, -84.27678
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285 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 New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns New Ptree Road over SR 13 Conn- I-285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.