US Bridges

I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd.

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100240

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd. in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 43,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,495 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-516 (nbl)
CrossesCR 717 Allen Blvd.
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteInterstate 516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09711, -81.13858
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,900 (2024)
Projected traffic57,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$832,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd. 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 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd. carry?

About 43,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd.?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-516 (nbl) over CR 717 Allen Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.