US Bridges

I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.3 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550810

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,540 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2032. The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20 Ramp
CrossesI-20 / I-520 Ramps
Location12.3 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 20
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49432, -82.08534
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,540 ft (469.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps?

The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 Ramp over I-20 / I-520 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.