US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal

Fair

Liberty County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900450

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
63,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal 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 63,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,305 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesTidal Canal
Location4 MI E of Midway
RouteInterstate 95
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82089, -81.35978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,100 (2024)
Projected traffic67,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal built?

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

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal 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 I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal carry?

About 63,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.