I-520 over NS Railroad
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 8.4 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500680
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-520 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over NS Railroad 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,145 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-520 over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-520 over NS 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 NS Railroad carry?
About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-520 over NS Railroad?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns I-520 over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.