US Bridges

SR 83 over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Madison · Structure no. 000000021150630

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over I-20 in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2031. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesI-20
Location3 MI SW of Madison
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56119, -83.49898
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over I-20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over I-20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over I-20 carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over I-20?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.