US Bridges

I-516 (sbl) over SR 25

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100290

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 (sbl) over SR 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-516 (sbl) over SR 25 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 39,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,495 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-516 (sbl)
CrossesSR 25
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteInterstate 516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09927, -81.14317
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,200 (2024)
Projected traffic57,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 (sbl) over SR 25 built?

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

What condition is I-516 (sbl) over SR 25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-516 (sbl) over SR 25 carry?

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

How long is I-516 (sbl) over SR 25?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-516 (sbl) over SR 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.