US Bridges

Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · W City Limits Savannah · Structure no. 000000005151170

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,470
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGwinnett Street
CrossesSpringfield Canal
LocationW City Limits Savannah
RouteCity Street 4079
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0713, -81.11245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2024)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$32 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gwinnett Street over Springfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Gwinnett Street over Springfield Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.