Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Ensley Ave * I 59 · Structure no. 008972
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2024. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ensley Ave East over I - 20/59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.