US Bridges

Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013552390

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcginnis Ferry Roa
CrossesI-85
LocationIn Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 2564
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02514, -84.05452
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85 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 Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85 carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Mcginnis Ferry Roa over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.