Ocean Highway over Middle River

Poor Condition104 years old5,140 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyChatham
Location1 Mi NE Port Wentworth
CarriesOcean Highway
CrossesMiddle River
Coordinates32.16574, -81.13655

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length1818.9 ft (554.4 m)
Max Span36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area5654.9 sq m
Main Spans69
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,140 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000005100550

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