US Bridges

I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd.

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101780

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 63 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 186,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,980 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20
CrossesJoseph E. Lowery Blvd.
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 20
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74147, -84.41766
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,000 (2024)
Projected traffic214,980 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. carry?

About 186,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd.?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.