US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013551790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY 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 93,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,465 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesSR20 - Lawrenceville HWY
Location5.5 MI S of Buford
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05686, -83.99328
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,800 (2024)
Projected traffic138,465 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY built?

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

What condition is I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY 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 I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY carry?

About 93,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over SR20 - Lawrenceville HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.