US Bridges

I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101750

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
169,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 169,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,680 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesM-9131 Langhorn Street
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74652, -84.43064
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169,000 (2024)
Projected traffic187,680 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street 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 I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street carry?

About 169,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over M-9131 Langhorn Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.