US Bridges

Newborn Road over I-20

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021150640

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newborn Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newborn Road 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewborn Road
CrossesI-20
Location2.8 MI S of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59306, -83.63057
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Newborn Road over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Newborn Road 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 Newborn Road over I-20 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newborn Road over I-20?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Newborn Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.