US Bridges

Edgewater Street over East Chippewa

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.5 MI S of Hunter Air Fi · Structure no. 000000005150170

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Street over East Chippewa is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Edgewater Street over East Chippewa in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdgewater Street
CrossesEast Chippewa
Location0.5 MI S of Hunter Air Fi
RouteCity Street 1336
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99494, -81.11573
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewater Street over East Chippewa built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Street over East Chippewa 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 Edgewater Street over East Chippewa carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Street over East Chippewa?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Street over East Chippewa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.