US Bridges

US 11 SR 7 over I-59

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · JCT I59 * US 11 · Structure no. 019473

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 SR 7 over I-59 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 SR 7 over I-59 in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,887 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 SR 7
CrossesI-59
LocationJCT I59 * US 11
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47728, -85.71169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,348 (2023)
Projected traffic15,887 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 SR 7 over I-59 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 SR 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 SR 7 over I-59 carry?

About 11,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 SR 7 over I-59?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 SR 7 over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.