US Bridges

Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Bremen · Structure no. 000000004500880

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
397 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20 in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPleasant Ridge RD
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI E of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 2815
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69172, -85.09768
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Ridge RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20 carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ridge RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.