US Bridges

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

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.2 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550820

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
886 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over I-520 / I-20 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over I-520 / I-20 Ramp 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,930 by 2032. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520
CrossesI-520 / I-20 Ramp
Location12.2 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49403, -82.08356
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length886 ft (270.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,930 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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-520 over I-520 / I-20 Ramp 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-520 over I-520 / I-20 Ramp carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.