US Bridges

Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 10.5 Miles West of Lithon · Structure no. 000000008951560

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 33,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,190 by 2031. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWesley Chapel Road
CrossesI-20 East/West
Location10.5 Miles West of Lithon
RouteCounty Highway 5196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71161, -84.21736
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,200 (2024)
Projected traffic47,190 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West carry?

About 33,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Chapel Road over I-20 East/West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.