I- 59 North over 85th Street
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * 85 TH ST · Structure no. 011570
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 59 North over 85th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 59 North over 85th Street 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 5 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 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 59 North over 85th Street built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 59 North over 85th Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I- 59 North over 85th Street carry?
About 34,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I- 59 North over 85th Street?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I- 59 North over 85th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.