Bethany Road over I-20
FairMorgan County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Madison · Structure no. 000000021100220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethany Road over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Road over I-20 in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2030. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Bethany Road over I-20 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethany 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bethany Road over I-20 carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bethany Road over I-20?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bethany Road over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.