I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31)
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I459 * US31 · Structure no. 011744
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 54,815 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,309 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 82 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 - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31) built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31) carry?
About 54,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31)?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 North over Al - 3 (us 31)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.