US Bridges

I-95 over Little Ogeechee River

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101070

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Little Ogeechee River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 over Little Ogeechee River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,545 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesLittle Ogeechee River
Location10 MI SW of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0314, -81.26756
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2024)
Projected traffic97,545 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Little Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-95 over Little 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is I-95 over Little Ogeechee River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Little Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.