US Bridges

I20 over SR21

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Intersect. SR21 and I20 · Structure no. 020185

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I20 over SR21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I20 over SR21 in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 21,558 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,181 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI20
CrossesSR21
LocationIntersect. SR21 and I20
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60513, -85.83104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,558 (2021)
Projected traffic30,181 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I20 over SR21 built?

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

What condition is I20 over SR21 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I20 over SR21 carry?

About 21,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I20 over SR21?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I20 over SR21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.