US Bridges

US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S)

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · In S Section of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100460

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
353 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,110 by 2031. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17/ SR 25
CrossesCSX Railroad (641165S)
LocationIn S Section of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05022, -81.15725
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2024)
Projected traffic31,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S) 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 US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S) carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S)?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 17/ SR 25 over CSX Railroad (641165S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.