US Bridges

Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 0.5 S Brunswick Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000012750200

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River is a prestressed concrete stayed girder carrying Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,925 by 2031. The structure is 7,780 ft (2,371.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSidney Lanier Brid
CrossesBrunswick River
Location0.5 S Brunswick Cty Lmts
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.11624, -81.48534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length7,780 ft (2,371.3 m)
Longest span1,250 ft (381 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,925 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$70.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River?

The structure is 7,780 ft (2,371.3 m) long with a longest span of 1,250 ft (381 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sidney Lanier Brid over Brunswick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.