I - 20/59 East over Al - 79
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * Al 79 · Structure no. 010863
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,895
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 East over Al - 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 East over Al - 79 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 76,895 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,135 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 70 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 I - 20/59 East over Al - 79 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 East over Al - 79 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 East over Al - 79 carry?
About 76,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 East over Al - 79?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 East over Al - 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.