I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * Abandoned RR · Structure no. 012116
- 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 Rrlroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad 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 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad 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 Rrlroad carry?
About 27,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.