US Bridges

I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.4 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,475 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 103 ft wide.

CarriesI-520
CrossesSandbar Ferry Road
Location13.4 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45581, -81.92965
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic20,475 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road 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 over Sandbar Ferry Road carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 over Sandbar Ferry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.