US Bridges

I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * I 59 Interchange · Structure no. 009913

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West 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 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 66,525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,282 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesI - 20/59 West
LocationI 65 * I 59 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52097, -86.82585
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,525 (2023)
Projected traffic84,282 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West carry?

About 66,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over I - 20/59 West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.