US Bridges

I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I - 20 West / RR · Structure no. 010497

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
630 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
76,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs 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 76,895 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,135 by 2044. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 20/59 West
CrossesL * N * Sou Rrs
LocationI - 20 West / RR
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54062, -86.79066
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,895 (2024)
Projected traffic95,135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs 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 - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs carry?

About 76,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20/59 West over L * N * Sou Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.