US Bridges

I-59 over Cleveland Ave.

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I-59 * Cleveland Ave. · Structure no. 015891

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over Cleveland Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over Cleveland Ave. in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,305 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,627 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesCleveland Ave.
LocationI-59 * Cleveland Ave.
RouteInterstate 59
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01811, -86.07447
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,305 (2023)
Projected traffic18,627 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over Cleveland Ave. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over Cleveland Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-59 over Cleveland Ave. carry?

About 13,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over Cleveland Ave.?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over Cleveland Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.