US Bridges

Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405)

Fair

Liberty County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900010

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405) in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIsle of Wight Road
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location3 MI E of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81489, -81.36288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Isle of Wight Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.