I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11)
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * US 11 · Structure no. 011562
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 687 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11) 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 34,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,795 by 2044. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 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 South over Al - 7 (us 11) built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11) carry?
About 34,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11)?
The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over Al - 7 (us 11)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.