Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59
FairJefferson County, Alabama · @ Tci Wire Mill · Structure no. 009514
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 31 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 Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Mill Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Mill Road over I - 20/59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.