US Bridges

US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013501150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 Sbl/ SR 8
CrossesSR 120 Ebl
LocationIn Lawrenceville
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95628, -83.99402
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$914,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Sbl/ SR 8 over SR 120 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.