Pleasantdale Road over I-85
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902070
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasantdale Road over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasantdale Road over I-85 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,005 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Pleasantdale Road over I-85 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasantdale Road over I-85 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasantdale Road over I-85 carry?
About 24,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pleasantdale Road over I-85?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasantdale Road over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.