I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * 11th ST Bess. · Structure no. 011753
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,516
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer 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 63,516 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,274 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 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 - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer carry?
About 63,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 South over 11th ST Bessemer?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.