I-20 Wbl over Oconee River
FairMorgan County, Georgia · 5.8 MI Ese of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021100380
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 499 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 Wbl over Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over Oconee River 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 137,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,165 by 2031. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 Wbl over Oconee River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 Wbl over Oconee River 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 I-20 Wbl over Oconee River carry?
About 137,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 Wbl over Oconee River?
The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 Wbl over Oconee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.