SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N SR 182 · Structure no. 011551
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,762 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,741
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 46,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,707 by 2043. The structure is 1,762 ft (537.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal carry?
About 46,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal?
The structure is 1,762 ft (537.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Intracoastal Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.