Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal
GoodPosted for loadChatham County, Georgia · SE City Limits Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150250
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,215 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Eisenhower Drive over Casey 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 Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal carry?
About 21,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Eisenhower Drive over Casey Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.