US Bridges

I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Roebuck Pky * I59 · Structure no. 011338

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 27,205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,658 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 59 North
CrossesAl - 75 Roebuck Pkwy
LocationRoebuck Pky * I59
RouteInterstate 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58583, -86.6975
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,205 (2024)
Projected traffic33,658 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy 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 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy carry?

About 27,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I - 59 North over Al - 75 Roebuck Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.