US Bridges

I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101720

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 167,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,895 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesCs 961 Fairfield Place
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75316, -84.46305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,000 (2024)
Projected traffic182,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place carry?

About 167,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Cs 961 Fairfield Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.