US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Ogeechee River

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 3 Miles North of Richmond · Structure no. 000000002900480

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
59,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Ogeechee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl 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 59,500 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 Sbl
CrossesOgeechee River
Location3 Miles North of Richmond
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98085, -81.30794
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,500 (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 Sbl 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 Sbl 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 Sbl over Ogeechee River carry?

About 59,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl 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 Sbl over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.