US Bridges

US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012750220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2031. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 17 SR 520 SR 25
CrossesPort Authority
Location5 MI S of Brunswick
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12075, -81.54314
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SR 520 SR 25 over Port Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.