I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * 80 TH Street · Structure no. 011561
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,918
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North 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 6,918 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,559 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 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 So Ramp over 80th St. North built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North 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 - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North carry?
About 6,918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 So Ramp over 80th St. North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.