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Fulton County, GA · Structure #000000012101740

I-20

I-20 in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (68/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 169K vehicles daily on I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake AVE.

I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 68/100. 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 1964 and is now 62 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 169,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Mlk DR & West Lake AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
68/100
68
Condition Score
169K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
137.2m
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
Mlk DR & West Lake AVE
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Location
In W Atlanta
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1981
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
169,000
Lanes
8
Length
137.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000012101740

About This Bridge

I-20 is a 62-year-old bridge located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake AVE with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 169K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 137.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (68/100) 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

In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

33.750728, -84.444581

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-20 has a Condition Score of 68/100 (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 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-20 carries approximately 169K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 137.2 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 Mlk DR & West Lake AVE. Its coordinates are 33.750728, -84.444581. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-20 carries I-20 over Mlk DR & West Lake AVE. The bridge is 137.2 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1981.

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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.