I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River
FairEffingham County, Georgia · 4 MI N of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000010300260
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,855 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,495 by 2032. The structure is 2,855 ft (870.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Savannah River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River carry?
About 70,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River?
The structure is 2,855 ft (870.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.