US Bridges

SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · In Savannah City Limits · Structure no. 000000005100780

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 9,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,625 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204 Wbl
CrossesI-16 Ebl (sr 404)
LocationIn Savannah City Limits
RouteState Highway 204
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06679, -81.11432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,370 (2024)
Projected traffic23,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) 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 SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) carry?

About 9,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 Wbl over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.