15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I -20/59 & 15th ST · Structure no. 008975
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 15th ST Ensley 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 38 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 15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th ST Ensley 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 15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 15th ST Ensley over I - 20/59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.