US Bridges

I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I59* 18th * 19th Sts · Structure no. 011758

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 North over 18th * 19th Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str 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.

CarriesI - 20/59 North
Crosses18th * 19th Str
LocationI59* 18th * 19th Sts
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41, -86.97139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,555 (2023)
Projected traffic29,142 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str 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 North over 18th * 19th Str carry?

About 23,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 20/59 North over 18th * 19th Str?

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 North over 18th * 19th Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.