US Bridges

Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib

GoodPosted for load

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551110

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib is a concrete slab carrying Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridgewater Walk
CrossesLake Mathews Trib
Location2 MI N of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 2180
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89364, -84.028
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib 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 Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib carry?

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

How long is Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgewater Walk over Lake Mathews Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.