US Bridges

I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005151250

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
529 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 64,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,655 by 2031. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16
CrossesCR 674- CSX Railroad
Location2 MI W of Savannah
RouteInterstate 16
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07296, -81.14568
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,300 (2024)
Projected traffic83,655 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$70.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 over CR 674- 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad carry?

About 64,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 over CR 674- CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.