US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N I-95 & SR520 Int · Structure no. 000000012700480

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,852 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
60,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 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 60,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,615 by 2031. The structure is 1,852 ft (564.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesSouth Brunswick River
Location1.2 MI N I-95 & SR520 Int
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15275, -81.56441
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,852 ft (564.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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$13.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River carry?

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

How long is I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River?

The structure is 1,852 ft (564.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over South Brunswick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.