US Bridges

I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * 1 ST Ave No · Structure no. 011565

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No 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 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI - 59 South
CrossesRamp B to 1 ST Ave No
LocationI 59 * 1 ST Ave No
RouteInterstate 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5682, -86.7228
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,590 (2024)
Projected traffic42,795 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No built?

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

What condition is I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No 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 Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No carry?

About 34,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I - 59 South over Ramp B to 1 ST Ave No?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.