US Bridges

Shop Road over I-95 (sr 405)

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 16 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100450

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shop Road over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shop 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShop Road
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location16 MI N of Darien
RouteCounty Highway 32021
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59944, -81.42197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Shop 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 Shop Road over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.