US Bridges

I - 20 East over Montevallo RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 20 * Montevallo RD · Structure no. 011069

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20 East over Montevallo RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20 East over Montevallo RD in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 22,755 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,492 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 20 East
CrossesMontevallo RD
LocationI 20 * Montevallo RD
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53222, -86.71528
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,755 (2024)
Projected traffic27,492 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20 East over Montevallo RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I - 20 East over Montevallo RD 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 Montevallo RD carry?

About 22,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 20 East over Montevallo RD?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20 East over Montevallo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.