US Bridges

I 759 over Coosa River

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * Coosa River · Structure no. 013525

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 over Coosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 over Coosa River 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 13,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,473 by 2041. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 759
CrossesCoosa River
LocationI 759 * Coosa River
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99357, -86.00074
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,308 ft (398.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,909 (2021)
Projected traffic19,473 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$15.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 over Coosa River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 759 over Coosa River carry?

About 13,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 759 over Coosa River?

The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.