US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SE of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900380

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
765 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
60,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 60,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,805 by 2032. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesNorth Newport River
Location4.6 MI SE of Midway
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73633, -81.38684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,100 (2024)
Projected traffic62,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over North Newport 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River carry?

About 60,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over North Newport River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.