US Bridges

Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * 2 Nd Ave No · Structure no. 009905

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, 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 13,658 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,303 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to I65 Sbl
Crosses2 Nd Ave No
LocationI 65 * 2 Nd Ave No
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50874, -86.81959
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,658 (2023)
Projected traffic17,303 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No carry?

About 13,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I65 Sbl over 2 Nd Ave No?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.