I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I - 20/59 So & RR · Structure no. 011079
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR 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 70,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,852 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 81 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 | 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 South over Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR 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 South over Abandoned RR carry?
About 70,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 South over Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.