US Bridges

316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 Miles SE of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013552130

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,161 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,370 by 2032. The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries316 to 85 South
CrossesI-85 Nbcd
Location2 Miles SE of Duluth
RouteState Highway 316
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96503, -84.10034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,161 ft (353.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2024)
Projected traffic131,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$6.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd built?

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

What condition is 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd 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 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd?

The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 316 to 85 South over I-85 Nbcd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.