US Bridges

I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I59 * Abandoned RR · Structure no. 012115

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR 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 27,105 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,534 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 20/59 North
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationI59 * Abandoned RR
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43083, -86.95333
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,105 (2023)
Projected traffic33,534 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR carry?

About 27,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20/59 North over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.