US Bridges

I-20 Ramp over SR 28

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.9 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500550

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ramp over SR 28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Ramp over SR 28 in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 Ramp
CrossesSR 28
Location13.9 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51203, -82.04266
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$776,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ramp over SR 28 built?

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

What condition is I-20 Ramp over SR 28 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 Ramp over SR 28 carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ramp over SR 28?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ramp over SR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.