US Bridges

West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103940

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lake Ave.
CrossesCSX RR (638641X)- Marta
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9136
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75375, -84.44442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,010 (2024)
Projected traffic13,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta 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 West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Lake Ave. over CSX RR (638641X)- Marta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.