US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · NE Macon · Structure no. 000000002151160

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
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK 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.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,650 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Wbl
CrossesUS 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd
LocationNE Macon
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83984, -83.61944
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 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 width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,650 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$19.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK 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 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over US 80/ SR 87/MLK Jr Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.