US Bridges

I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of JCT SR 142 · Structure no. 000000021700340

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,970 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20 Wbl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 MI W of JCT SR 142
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61507, -83.83366
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2024)
Projected traffic65,970 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Wbl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.