US Bridges

SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005151130

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,261 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,155 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2031. The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25 Ocean HWY
CrossesPipemaker Canal
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteState Highway 25
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12381, -81.15084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,261 ft (384.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,155 (2024)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$168 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal carry?

About 9,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal?

The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 Ocean HWY over Pipemaker Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.