I-85 SOUTHBOUND
I-85 SOUTHBOUND in 2.4 MI E Of Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Georgia received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 2018, the bridge carries 162K vehicles daily on I-85 SOUTHBOUND over SR 419 NB (I-985).
I-85 SOUTHBOUND carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2018 and is 8 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-85 SOUTHBOUND carries an average daily traffic count of 162,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing SR 419 NB (I-985). 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 SOUTHBOUND is a 8-year-old bridge located 2.4 MI E Of Suwanee in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SOUTHBOUND over SR 419 NB (I-985) with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 162K vehicles per day. Built in 2018, the structure spans 104.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (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 SOUTHBOUND has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-85 SOUTHBOUND was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-85 SOUTHBOUND carries approximately 162K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 104.9 meters long and located on I-85 SOUTHBOUND in 2.4 MI E Of Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
No, I-85 SOUTHBOUND 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 SOUTHBOUND is located 2.4 MI E Of Suwanee in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The bridge carries I-85 SOUTHBOUND over SR 419 NB (I-985). Its coordinates are 34.045600, -84.029381. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-85 SOUTHBOUND carries I-85 SOUTHBOUND over SR 419 NB (I-985). The bridge is 104.9 meters long and was built in 2018.
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.