US Bridges

I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008951540

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,415 by 2031. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-20 Ramp
CrossesPole Bridge Creek
Location1.5 MI of Lithonia
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70311, -84.13526
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic14,415 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ramp over Pole Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.