West Valley Ave over I - 65
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * West Valley Ave · Structure no. 010185
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Valley Ave over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Valley Ave over I - 65 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Valley Ave over I - 65 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Valley Ave over I - 65 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 2024.
How much traffic does West Valley Ave over I - 65 carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Valley Ave over I - 65?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns West Valley Ave over I - 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.