US Bridges

Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013551710

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp 85 S to 20 W
CrossesIvy Creek
Location2 MI S of Buford
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0588, -83.98913
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,821 (2024)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek carry?

About 6,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 85 S to 20 W over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.