US Bridges

Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * 8th ST So · Structure no. 010187

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So 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 13,206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,731 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Al 149 TOI65
Crosses8 TH ST So
LocationI 65 * 8th ST So
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49677, -86.816
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,206 (2024)
Projected traffic16,731 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So built?

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

What condition is Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So 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 Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So carry?

About 13,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Al 149 TOI65 over 8 TH ST So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.