US Bridges

Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SE of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013552100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerkley Lake Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.1 MI SE of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 613
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97758, -84.16469
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad 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 Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley Lake Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.