US Bridges

I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R.

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · I-59 * AL7/US11 · Structure no. 020620

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R. in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,528 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,939 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59 S.B.
CrossesAl 7/US 11 * N/S R.R.
LocationI-59 * AL7/US11
RouteInterstate 59
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.12418, -85.98248
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,528 (2023)
Projected traffic11,939 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R. carry?

About 8,528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R.?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 S.B. over Al 7/US 11 * N/S R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.