US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80)

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 10.5 MI NW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101140

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 49 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,725 by 2031. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesSR 26 (us 80)
Location10.5 MI NW of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11252, -81.23817
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,100 (2024)
Projected traffic106,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80) carry?

About 61,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80)?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over SR 26 (us 80)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.