US Bridges

I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 14.8 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500490

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad in Richmond 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 60,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,575 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesSR 104- CSX Railroad
Location14.8 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52163, -82.03116
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,200 (2024)
Projected traffic70,575 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over SR 104- 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 over SR 104- 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad carry?

About 60,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over SR 104- CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.