East Side DR over I-759
FairEtowah County, Alabama · I-759-EAST Side DR · Structure no. 013519
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Side DR over I-759 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Side DR over I-759 in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Side DR over I-759 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Side DR over I-759 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 East Side DR over I-759 carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Side DR over I-759?
The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns East Side DR over I-759?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.