US Bridges

I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · In City Limits Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100080

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 64,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,790 by 2031. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-516 (nbl)
CrossesCR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx
LocationIn City Limits Savannah
RouteInterstate 516
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06657, -81.13675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,600 (2024)
Projected traffic86,790 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx carry?

About 64,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-516 (nbl) over CR 800 Tremont Ave.-Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.