US Bridges

I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Preserve Pkwy · Structure no. 012296

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 34,985 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,236 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459 North
CrossesPreserve Parkway
LocationI459 * Preserve Pkwy
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3597, -86.847
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,985 (2024)
Projected traffic44,236 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway 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 - 459 North over Preserve Parkway carry?

About 34,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I - 459 North over Preserve Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.