I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 9.8 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550500
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,285 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch 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 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch carry?
About 80,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-520 (wbl) over Phinizy Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.