I - 20/59 East over L * N * Sou Rrs
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I - 20 / L & N So RR · Structure no. 010498
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 691 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,895
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 East over L * N * Sou Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 East 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 691 ft (210.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 East over L * N * Sou Rrs built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 East 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 East 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 East over L * N * Sou Rrs?
The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 East over L * N * Sou Rrs?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.