Island Expressway over SR 26
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Richardson Crk · Structure no. 000000005150420
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 454 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Expressway over SR 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Island Expressway over SR 26 in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,650 by 2031. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Expressway over SR 26 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Expressway over SR 26 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Island Expressway over SR 26 carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Island Expressway over SR 26?
The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Island Expressway over SR 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.