US Bridges

I - 20/59 South over Ramp C

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I59 * Al 79 · Structure no. 010867

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20/59 South over Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 South over Ramp C 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 70,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,852 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 20/59 South
CrossesRamp C
LocationI59 * Al 79
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54917, -86.77861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,200 (2024)
Projected traffic86,852 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20/59 South over Ramp C built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20/59 South over Ramp C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I - 20/59 South over Ramp C carry?

About 70,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I - 20/59 South over Ramp C?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20/59 South over Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.