Island Expressway over Wilmington River
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 1 Mile East of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005151140
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,345 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,831
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Expressway over Wilmington River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Expressway over Wilmington River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 19,831 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2037. The structure is 2,345 ft (714.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Expressway over Wilmington River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Island Expressway over Wilmington River 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 Island Expressway over Wilmington River carry?
About 19,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Island Expressway over Wilmington River?
The structure is 2,345 ft (714.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Island Expressway over Wilmington River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.