I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * 83th ST · Structure no. 011568
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 North over 83 RD 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 34,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,795 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 North over 83 RD 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North carry?
About 34,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North?
The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 North over 83 RD ST North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.