I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * 28 TH ST · Structure no. 010491
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,205
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 76,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,282 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No carry?
About 76,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 West over 28 TH ST No?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.