US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17)

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017900320

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 59,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,360 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesSR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17)
Location6 MI S of Riceboro
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65378, -81.39476
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,700 (2024)
Projected traffic63,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17) carry?

About 59,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17)?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over SR 25 Ocean HWY (us 17)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.