Fairburn Road over I-20
FairFulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103460
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairburn Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairburn Road over I-20 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 36 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 Fairburn Road over I-20 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairburn Road over I-20 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 Fairburn Road over I-20 carry?
About 2,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairburn Road over I-20?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Fairburn Road over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.