US Bridges

Center Way over I-85

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Norcross · Structure no. 000000013501040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Way over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Way over I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter Way
CrossesI-85
Location1.8 MI S of Norcross
RouteCounty Highway 2860
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91825, -84.19727
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Way over I-85 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Way 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Center Way over I-85 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Way over I-85?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Center Way over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.