US Bridges

I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · Sc/Ga LN · Structure no. 000000000006708

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
32,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 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 32,050 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesSavannah Overflow
LocationSc/Ga LN
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.24774, -81.13431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,050 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow carry?

About 32,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Savannah Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.