US Bridges

I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · SE Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550690

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,560 by 2031. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-185 NB Ramp
CrossesSR 520 @ 5.86E
LocationSE Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40518, -84.92214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2024)
Projected traffic25,560 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 NB Ramp over SR 520 @ 5.86E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.