US Bridges

Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Inside Lawrenceville C.L. · Structure no. 000000013551430

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,640 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverside Pkwy
CrossesYellow River
LocationInside Lawrenceville C.L.
RouteCity Street 9480
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9622, -84.03685
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,640 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River 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 Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Pkwy over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.