US Bridges

I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 2 MI S Int I-95 & SR 27 · Structure no. 000000012700510

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,448 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 63,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,615 by 2031. The structure is 3,448 ft (1,051 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-95 Nbl and Sbl
CrossesTurtle River
Location2 MI S Int I-95 & SR 27
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19238, -81.53999
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+40 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,900 (2024)
Projected traffic69,615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$20.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River 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 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River carry?

About 63,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River?

The structure is 3,448 ft (1,051 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl and Sbl over Turtle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.