I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North
FairJefferson County, Alabama · .1 Mi. So. Rt. Interchang · Structure no. 009871
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 474 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,675
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 78,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,124 by 2044. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North 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 I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North carry?
About 78,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 North over 3rd ST North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.