US Bridges

Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008900060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,505 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrenceville Hwy.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.5 MI NE of Clarkston
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85361, -84.20982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2024)
Projected traffic29,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrenceville Hwy. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.