US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over I-85

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.3 MI S of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013500730

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Hill RD over I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,155 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesI-85
Location3.3 MI S of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 2343
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95225, -84.12997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic73,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over I-85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over I-85 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over I-85 carry?

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

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over I-85?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.