US Bridges

CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405)

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 0.75 MI N of SR 303 · Structure no. 000000012700260

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405) in Glynn 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 27 Blythe Islan
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location0.75 MI N of SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18494, -81.54311
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405) built?

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

What condition is CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 Blythe Islan over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.