I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23)
FairBibb County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Macon Cl Ex 6 · Structure no. 000000002101320
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23) in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 55,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,005 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23) carry?
About 55,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23)?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 Wbl over SR 87 (us 23)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.