US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Savannah River

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · Ga/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010088

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,855 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,050
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl over Savannah River in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20% of them trucks. The structure is 2,855 ft (870.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesSavannah River
LocationGa/Sc State Line
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.23601, -81.1506
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,855 ft (870.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,050 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl over Savannah River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Nbl over Savannah River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Nbl over Savannah River carry?

About 32,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl over Savannah River?

The structure is 2,855 ft (870.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl over Savannah River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.