US Bridges

I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * 2 Nd Ave No · Structure no. 009906

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North 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 5 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 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65 No Ramp
Crosses2nd Ave North
LocationI 65 * 2 Nd Ave No
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50903, -86.81897
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,658 (2024)
Projected traffic17,303 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North built?

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

What condition is I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North carry?

About 13,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 No Ramp over 2nd Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.