US Bridges

Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * US 11 · Structure no. 010167

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,374 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I 459 to US1
CrossesAl Great Sou RR
LocationI459 * US 11
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59275, -86.64626
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2023)
Projected traffic6,374 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I 459 to US1 over Al Great Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.