US Bridges

I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl *

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Ramp B over I59 · Structure no. 013160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl * is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl * 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 6,692 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI759W to I59S Ramp
CrossesI 59 Nbl *
LocationRamp B over I59
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00766, -86.07753
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,692 (2023)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl * built?

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

What condition is I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl * 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl * carry?

About 6,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl *?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I759W to I59S Ramp over I 59 Nbl *?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.