US Bridges

Belair Road over I-20

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of SR-232 · Structure no. 000000007300350

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belair Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belair Road over I-20 in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,650 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesBelair Road
CrossesI-20
Location1.7 MI S of SR-232
RouteState Highway 383
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48252, -82.13139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2024)
Projected traffic40,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belair Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Belair Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Belair Road over I-20 carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belair Road over I-20?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Belair Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.