US Bridges

Beaver Ruin Road over I-85

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.8 MI N of Norcross · Structure no. 000000013501060

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
36,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Ruin Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Ruin Road 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,515 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver Ruin Road
CrossesI-85
Location2.8 MI N of Norcross
RouteState Highway 378
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93634, -84.15937
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 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 width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2024)
Projected traffic49,515 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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Ruin Road over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Beaver Ruin Road 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 Beaver Ruin Road over I-85 carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Ruin Road 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 102 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Ruin Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.