US Bridges

I-20 over Savannah River

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 15.7 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024551020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,278 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
37,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Savannah River in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,790 by 2041. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesSavannah River
Location15.7 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53161, -82.01227
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,278 ft (389.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2024)
Projected traffic77,790 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Savannah River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Savannah River 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-20 over Savannah River carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Savannah River?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Savannah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.