US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In NE Macon · Structure no. 000000002151150

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 51,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesSR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd
LocationIn NE Macon
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83973, -83.61963
Functional classUrban 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 statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,900 (2024)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd 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 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd carry?

About 51,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over SR 87/ M.L.King Jr Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.