US Bridges

I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private)

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550530

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private) 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,285 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520 (ebl)
CrossesMerry Bros. (private)
Location12 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.43474, -81.94596
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2024)
Projected traffic33,285 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private) 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 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private) carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 (ebl) over Merry Bros. (private)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.