US Bridges

I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 11 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101020

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
93,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 93,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,880 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location11 MI SW of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9874, -81.30091
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,400 (2024)
Projected traffic101,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.