US Bridges

Westview Drive over I-20

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103890

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
675 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westview Drive over I-20 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Westview Drive over I-20 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2031. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestview Drive
CrossesI-20
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74749, -84.43892
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westview Drive over I-20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westview Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Westview Drive over I-20 carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westview Drive over I-20?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Westview Drive over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.