I-20
I-20 in In W Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 186K vehicles daily on I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery BLVD..
I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. 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 1962 and is now 64 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 186,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Joseph E. Lowery BLVD.. 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 64-year-old bridge located In W Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery BLVD. with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 186K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, the structure spans 53 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-20 has a Condition Score of 67/100 (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 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-20 carries approximately 186K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 53 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 Joseph E. Lowery BLVD.. Its coordinates are 33.741469, -84.417664. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-20 carries I-20 over Joseph E. Lowery BLVD.. The bridge is 53 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1981.
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.