I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I59 * Valley Road · Structure no. 012316
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59 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 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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-59 South over Ramp D to I-59 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59 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-59 South over Ramp D to I-59 carry?
About 30,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 South over Ramp D to I-59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.