US Bridges

Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404)

Poor

Chatham County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101560

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,430 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesChatham Pkwy
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location2.5 MI W of Savannah
RouteCity Street 4030
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07054, -81.16101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,430 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham Pkwy over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.