US Bridges

I-95 over SR 144

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 2.1 Miles NW Richmond Hil · Structure no. 000000002900430

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over SR 144 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over SR 144 in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 93,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,925 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesSR 144
Location2.1 Miles NW Richmond Hil
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96004, -81.32898
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,400 (2024)
Projected traffic101,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over SR 144 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-95 over SR 144 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-95 over SR 144 carry?

About 93,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over SR 144?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over SR 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.