US Bridges

SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405)

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Darien · Structure no. 000000019150150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405) in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 251
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location1 MI NW of Darien
RouteState Highway 251
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3965, -81.4487
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$54.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 251 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 SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 251 over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.