49th Street over I 59
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · Jnt of I59 * 49th Street · Structure no. 019459
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,327
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Street over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Street over I 59 in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,458 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Street over I 59 built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Street over I 59 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 49th Street over I 59 carry?
About 5,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 49th Street over I 59?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Street over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.