I - 59 South over Valley DR
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * Valley DR · Structure no. 011571
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,545
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over Valley DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over Valley DR 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 20,545 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,418 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 59 South over Valley DR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 59 South over Valley DR 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 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over Valley DR carry?
About 20,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over Valley DR?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over Valley DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.