US Bridges

I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550570

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad 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 92,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,285 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-520 (wbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location13 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.449, -81.93478
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,500 (2024)
Projected traffic33,285 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-520 (wbl) over CSX 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 92,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.