US Bridges

I- 59 South over 65*66th ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-59 * 65th Street · Structure no. 011554

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 59 South over 65*66th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 59 South over 65*66th ST in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2043. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 59 South
Crosses65*66th ST
LocationI-59 * 65th Street
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.552, -86.7444
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2023)
Projected traffic48,127 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 59 South over 65*66th ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 59 South over 65*66th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 59 South over 65*66th ST carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I- 59 South over 65*66th ST?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I- 59 South over 65*66th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.