I-20 over Yellow River
FairNewton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700240
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 77,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,130 by 2031. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-20 over Yellow 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-20 over Yellow River carry?
About 77,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Yellow River?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.