US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 10 MI NE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101120

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 61,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,715 by 2031. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesNS Railroad
Location10 MI NE of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.10198, -81.2371
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,100 (2024)
Projected traffic101,715 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad 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 (sbl) over NS Railroad carry?

About 61,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.