US Bridges

I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R.

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100260

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

About this bridge

I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. 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 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-516 (nbl)
CrossesCs 594-& CSX R/R.
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteInterstate 516
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.098, -81.14033
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 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 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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. built?

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

What condition is I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. carry?

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

How long is I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R.?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-516 (nbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.