I - 59 South over 85th ST No
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I - 59 So / 85th ST No · Structure no. 011569
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- 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 South over 85th ST No is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over 85th ST 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 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 42 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 | 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 85th ST No built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over 85th ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over 85th ST No carry?
About 34,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over 85th ST No?
The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over 85th ST No?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.