US Bridges

Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013552620

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSugarloaf Pkwy S/B
CrossesHWY 316
LocationLawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 6512
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97384, -83.90822
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 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 span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$40.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316 carry?

About 31,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarloaf Pkwy S/B over HWY 316?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.