I - 65 South over I 459
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 459/I 65 Interchange · Structure no. 011759
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,016 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over I 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over I 459 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 56,815 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,980 by 2044. The structure is 1,016 ft (309.8 m) long and 58 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 - 65 South over I 459 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 65 South over I 459 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 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over I 459 carry?
About 56,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over I 459?
The structure is 1,016 ft (309.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over I 459?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.