I-85 (SBL)
I-85 (SBL) in 5.5 MI S Of Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1999, the bridge carries 131K vehicles daily on I-85 (SBL) over Sr20 - Lawrenceville HWY.
I-85 (SBL) carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1999, making it 27 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-85 (SBL) carries an average daily traffic count of 131,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Sr20 - Lawrenceville HWY. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-85 (SBL) is a 27-year-old bridge located 5.5 MI S Of Buford in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 (SBL) over Sr20 - Lawrenceville HWY with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 131K vehicles per day. Built in 1999, the structure spans 92.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-85 (SBL) has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-85 (SBL) was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-85 (SBL) carries approximately 131K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 92.7 meters long and located on I-85 (SBL) in 5.5 MI S Of Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
No, I-85 (SBL) is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-85 (SBL) is located 5.5 MI S Of Buford in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 (SBL) over Sr20 - Lawrenceville HWY. Its coordinates are 34.057200, -83.993058. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-85 (SBL) carries I-85 (SBL) over Sr20 - Lawrenceville HWY. The bridge is 92.7 meters long and was built in 1999.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.