I-85 NB Hot Lane over SR 419 NB (I-985)
Gwinnett County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-85 NB Hot Lane over SR 419 NB (I-985) in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 98,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 285 of the 320 inventoried bridges in Gwinnett County rated good (89.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 353 ft |
| Location | 2.4 Mi E of Suwanee |
| NBI structure number | 000000013552650 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gwinnett County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over Bromolow Creek | 1958 | 307,000 | Good |
| I-85 over Beaver Ruin Creek | 1959 | 303,000 | Good |
| I-85 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek | 1958 | 255,000 | Good |
| I-85 NB SB and Cd over Sugarloaf Parkway | 1999 | 172,000 | Good |
| I-85 NB & SB Nbcd over Fork Creek | 1990 | 170,000 | Good |
| I-85 Southbound over SR 419 NB (I-985) | 2018 | 162,000 | Good |
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