US Bridges

Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Norcross · Structure no. 000000013500350

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,055 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJimmy Carter Blvd
CrossesI-85
Location2 MI S of Norcross
RouteState Highway 140
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91212, -84.20785
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic68,055 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85 carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Carter Blvd over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.