US Bridges

Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.1 MI W of SR 204 ( in S · Structure no. 000000005150790

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,795
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillshire Blvd
CrossesHarman Canal
Location0.1 MI W of SR 204 ( in S
RouteCity Street 1150
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98496, -81.13692
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,880 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willshire Blvd over Harman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Willshire Blvd over Harman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.