I-20
I-20 in 2.5 MI SW Of Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 141K vehicles daily on I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek.
I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. 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 141,000 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Pole Bridge Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-20 is a 67-year-old bridge located 2.5 MI SW Of Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 141K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, the structure spans 51.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-20 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-20 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-20 carries approximately 141K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 51.2 meters long and located on I-20 in 2.5 MI SW 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 2.5 MI SW Of Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek. Its coordinates are 33.703700, -84.132331. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-20 carries I-20 over Pole Bridge Creek. The bridge is 51.2 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2004.
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.