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DeKalb County, GA · Structure #000000008900580

I-20

I-20 in 8.5 MI W Of Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 161K vehicles daily on I-20 over Snapfinger Creek.

I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 66/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-20 carries an average daily traffic count of 161,000 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Snapfinger Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
66/100
66
Condition Score
161K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
59.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-20
Crosses Over
Snapfinger Creek
State
Georgia
County
DeKalb County
Location
8.5 MI W Of Lithonia
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1978
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
161,000
Lanes
6
Length
59.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000008900580

About This Bridge

I-20 is a 67-year-old bridge located 8.5 MI W Of Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Snapfinger Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 161K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, the structure spans 59.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

8.5 MI W Of Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia

33.704583, -84.197150

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-20 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-20 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-20 carries approximately 161K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 59.4 meters long and located on I-20 in 8.5 MI W Of Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia.

No, I-20 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-20 is located 8.5 MI W Of Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Snapfinger Creek. Its coordinates are 33.704583, -84.197150. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-20 carries I-20 over Snapfinger Creek. The bridge is 59.4 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1978.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.