Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902620
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,335 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Arcadia Ave./Sams over Marta- CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).