US Bridges

Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · SW City Limit of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150430

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,770
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,405 by 2031. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStaley Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSW City Limit of Savannah
RouteCity Street 1459
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0379, -81.13006
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2024)
Projected traffic9,405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Staley Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.