US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003900400

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,860 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesCanoe Swamp
Location5.5 MI NE of Woodbine
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.01611, -81.6589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,800 (2024)
Projected traffic67,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp carry?

About 62,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over Canoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.