I 59 over Norfolk Southern
FairEtowah County, Alabama · I-59 * US 11 · Structure no. 007550
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,381
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Norfolk Southern is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 59 over Norfolk Southern in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 6 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 8,381 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,733 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I 59 over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 8,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.