48th Street over Springfield Canal
GoodPosted for loadChatham County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Hunter Field · Structure no. 000000005150190
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over Springfield Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 48th Street over Springfield Canal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 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 48th Street over Springfield Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 48th Street over Springfield Canal carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over Springfield Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Street over Springfield Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.