US Bridges

I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013551730

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway 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 172,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,990 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 371 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 NB SB and Cd
CrossesSugarloaf Parkway
Location3 MI N of Duluth
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98763, -84.0841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width371 ft (113.2 m)
Roadway width355 ft (108.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway built?

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

What condition is I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway 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 I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway carry?

About 172,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 371 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.