I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * I 20 Inter · Structure no. 011089
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B 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 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,127 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 65 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 - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B carry?
About 38,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over I 20 Ramp a * B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.