I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow
GoodEffingham County, Georgia · 16 MI S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300240
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,330 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (wbl) over Ogeechee River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.