I-20
I-20 in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 185K vehicles daily on I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive.
I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 71/100. 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 1963 and is now 63 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 185,000 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive. 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 63-year-old bridge located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 185K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, the structure spans 48.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (71/100) 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 71/100 (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 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-20 carries approximately 185K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 48.5 meters long and located on I-20 in In W Atlanta, Fulton 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 In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive. Its coordinates are 33.765453, -84.510772. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-20 carries I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive. The bridge is 48.5 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 1979.
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.