I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive
PoorJefferson County, Alabama · I - 20 & a Aronov DR · Structure no. 009518
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,990
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 41,990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,950 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive carry?
About 41,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 East over Aaron Aronov Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.