US Bridges

SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 7.9 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500330

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,555 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesI-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp
Location7.9 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 56
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40133, -82.00576
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic24,555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over I-520 (sr 415) & on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.