US Bridges

I-95 over SR 204

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 9 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101050

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over SR 204 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over SR 204 in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,880 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesI-95
CrossesSR 204
Location9 MI SW of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00465, -81.2834
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2024)
Projected traffic101,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over SR 204 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-95 over SR 204 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over SR 204 carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over SR 204?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over SR 204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.