US Bridges

Salem Road over I-20

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750230

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over I-20 in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,840 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSalem Road
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI E of Conyers
RouteState Highway 162
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63544, -83.97778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2024)
Projected traffic48,840 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over I-20 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over I-20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Road over I-20 carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over I-20?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.