US Bridges

Moreland Ave. over I-20

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008903080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moreland Ave. over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moreland Ave. over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 46,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoreland Ave.
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI SW of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74548, -84.34924
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,400 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moreland Ave. over I-20 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moreland Ave. over I-20 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 Moreland Ave. over I-20 carry?

About 46,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moreland Ave. over I-20?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Moreland Ave. over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.