I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave
FairFulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101740
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 450 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 169,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,680 by 2032. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 119 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave carry?
About 169,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.