US Bridges

I-516 over CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · SW City Limits of Sav. · Structure no. 000000005100050

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
374 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2031. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-516
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSW City Limits of Sav.
RouteInterstate 516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03537, -81.1343
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,400 (2024)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-516 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-516 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 40,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-516 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-516 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.