SR 204 over Tidal Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100730
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 204 over Tidal Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 204 over Tidal Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 59,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,470 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 204 over Tidal Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 204 over Tidal Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 204 over Tidal Canal carry?
About 59,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 204 over Tidal Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SR 204 over Tidal Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.