I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005101160
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 105,195 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal 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 Pipe Makers Canal carry?
About 61,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Pipe Makers Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.