US Bridges

Cherokee Ave. over I-20

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In E Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012107290

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Ave. over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Ave. over I-20 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,220 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherokee Ave.
CrossesI-20
LocationIn E Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9181
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74337, -84.37337
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2024)
Projected traffic11,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Ave. over I-20 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Ave. over I-20 carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Ave. over I-20?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Ave. over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.