US Bridges

I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In North Macon · Structure no. 000000002151070

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,850 by 2036. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Westbound
CrossesI-75 and Nfs R/R
LocationIn North Macon
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85527, -83.63872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2024)
Projected traffic23,850 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$55.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Westbound over I-75 and Nfs R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.