US Bridges

I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 59 * Rutledge DR · Structure no. 012313

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive 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 30,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,920 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 20/59 West
CrossesRutledge Drive
LocationI 59 * Rutledge DR
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45917, -86.94667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,650 (2023)
Projected traffic37,920 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive built?

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

What condition is I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive carry?

About 30,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 20/59 West over Rutledge Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.