US Bridges

I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 I 459 Interchange · Structure no. 011761

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
703 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps 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 11,363 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,396 by 2044. The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 - I - 459
CrossesI 65 I459 and Ramps
LocationI 65 I 459 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39303, -86.78404
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length703 ft (214.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,363 (2024)
Projected traffic14,396 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps built?

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

What condition is I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps carry?

About 11,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps?

The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 - I - 459 over I 65 I459 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.