US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.4 MI S of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005101220

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 62,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,640 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.4 MI S of JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17468, -81.2087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,300 (2024)
Projected traffic92,640 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over CSX 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 62,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.