SR 72 over Savannah River

Good Condition45 years old1,690 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyElbert
Location7.5 Mi E Of Middleton
CarriesSR 72
CrossesSavannah River
Coordinates34.06841, -82.64158

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length2044.0 ft (623 m)
Max Span237.9 ft (72.5 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area9718.8 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,690 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000010500060

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