US Bridges

SR 20 over I-20

Fair

Rockdale County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700020

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over I-20 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 20 over I-20 in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,000 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesI-20
Location0.5 MI E of Conyers
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65367, -84.00552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,600 (2024)
Projected traffic81,000 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 20 over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over I-20 carry?

About 44,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over I-20?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.