West River Street over Springfield Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · Under Talmadge Bridge · Structure no. 000000005150090
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,706
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Street over Springfield Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West River Street over Springfield Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 West River Street over Springfield Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River Street over Springfield 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West River Street over Springfield Canal carry?
About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West River Street over Springfield Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West River Street over Springfield Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.