Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp
FairDouglas County, Georgia · 8.3 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700050
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,251
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 20,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,100 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 102 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 Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp carry?
About 20,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton Road over I-20 & I-20 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.