US Bridges

I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I59 * Edwards Lake RD · Structure no. 010180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road 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 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 29,395 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,368 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 59 North
CrossesEdwards Lake Road
LocationI59 * Edwards Lake RD
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6004, -86.6517
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,395 (2024)
Projected traffic36,368 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road built?

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

What condition is I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road carry?

About 29,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I - 59 North over Edwards Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.