US Bridges

Queenstown RD over I - 459

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Queenstown RD · Structure no. 012101

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queenstown RD over I - 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Queenstown RD over I - 459 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesQueenstown RD
CrossesI - 459
LocationI459 * Queenstown RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57634, -86.63905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Queenstown RD over I - 459 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queenstown RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Queenstown RD over I - 459 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Queenstown RD over I - 459?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Queenstown RD over I - 459?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.