US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700460

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 60,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,615 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesColonels Island-Csx RR
Location6 MI W of Brunswick
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14304, -81.57176
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,600 (2024)
Projected traffic69,615 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR 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 I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR carry?

About 60,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Colonels Island-Csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.