I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * 18th * 19th Street · Structure no. 011757
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 659 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,555
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets 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 23,555 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,142 by 2043. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 41 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 - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets carry?
About 23,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets?
The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 South over 18th * 19th Streets?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.