US Bridges

US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J)

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · W Section of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100470

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,005 by 2031. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80/SR26
CrossesCSX Railroad (641173J)
LocationW Section of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05638, -81.12923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic28,005 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$962,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J) built?

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

What condition is US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J) 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 US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J) carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641173J)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.