US Bridges

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

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100270

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
504 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
39,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 (sbl) over Cs 594-& CSX R/R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 (sbl) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 39,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,495 by 2031. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 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 (sbl)
CrossesCs 594-& CSX R/R.
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteInterstate 516
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09772, -81.14027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,200 (2024)
Projected traffic57,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 39,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.