US Bridges

Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405)

GoodPosted for load

McIntosh County, Georgia · 15 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405) in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYoung Island Road
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location15 MI N of Darien
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58046, -81.43138
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Young Island Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.