Fairington Road over I-20
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.4 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008901280
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairington Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairington Road over I-20 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,230 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairington Road over I-20 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairington Road over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Fairington Road over I-20 carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fairington Road over I-20?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Fairington Road over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.