US Bridges

I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 7.7 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500660

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,630 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520
CrossesCR 273-GA-FLA Railroad
Location7.7 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40218, -82.01455
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2024)
Projected traffic54,630 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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 over CR 273-GA-FLA Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.