US Bridges

Lawrenceville HWY over CSX Railroad

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013500130

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
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 Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 49 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,595 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawrenceville HWY
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Lawrenceville
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96171, -83.98566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrenceville HWY over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrenceville HWY over CSX Railroad carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawrenceville HWY over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrenceville HWY over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.