Broad Street over Augusta Canal
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500250
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Augusta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Augusta Canal in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Augusta Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Augusta 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Augusta Canal carry?
About 5,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Augusta Canal?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Augusta Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.