I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River
FairBryan County, Georgia · 1.7 Miles W of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900340
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 634 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2032. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River?
The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.