US Bridges

I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · NW Section of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST 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 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,195 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 (wbl) - US 17
CrossesM4079 W. Boundary ST
LocationNW Section of Savannah
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07129, -81.10527
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2024)
Projected traffic30,195 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$686,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST built?

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

What condition is I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 (wbl) - US 17 over M4079 W. Boundary ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.