US Bridges

Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.3 MI N of SR-223 · Structure no. 000000007300260

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Place Road
CrossesI-20 & Off Ramp for Ws
Location1.3 MI N of SR-223
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48857, -82.2452
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Place Road over I-20 & Off Ramp for Ws?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.