US Bridges

Glenwood Ave. over I-20

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.8 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008903100

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Ave. over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,655 by 2031. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlenwood Ave.
CrossesI-20
Location2.8 MI SW of Decatur
RouteState Highway 260
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73986, -84.32842
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic11,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Ave. over I-20 built?

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

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

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Ave. over I-20?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Ave. over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.