US Bridges

I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I20 * 64th Place · Structure no. 011063

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 30,680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,066 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 20 East
CrossesCity Street 64th Place
LocationI20 * 64th Place
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5437, -86.7387
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,680 (2024)
Projected traffic37,066 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place carry?

About 30,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20 East over City Street 64th Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.