US Bridges

I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * I 59 Intr · Structure no. 013159

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,668
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,668 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,135 by 2043. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 759 Wbl
CrossesI 59 Sbl
LocationI 759 * I 59 Intr
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00604, -86.08174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,668 (2023)
Projected traffic5,135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl 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 I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl carry?

About 3,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 Wbl over I 59 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.