US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 3 Miles North of Richmond · Structure no. 000000002900470

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River 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 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesOgeechee River
Location3 Miles North of Richmond
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98067, -81.30784
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,440 ft (438.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,400 (2024)
Projected traffic101,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River built?

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

What condition is I-95 Nbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River carry?

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

How long is I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.