US Bridges

Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.8 MI S of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013501070

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 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

Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 39 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 57,630 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSteve Reynolds Blv
CrossesI-85
Location3.8 MI S of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94849, -84.13772
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 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 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 width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic57,630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Steve Reynolds Blv 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 Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85 carry?

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

How long is Steve Reynolds Blv 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 110 ft wide.

Who owns Steve Reynolds Blv over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.