US Bridges

I - 459 North over River Run Drive

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * River Run DR · Structure no. 012496

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,005
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 North over River Run Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over River Run Drive in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40,005 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,583 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459 North
CrossesRiver Run Drive
LocationI459 * River Run DR
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48213, -86.70866
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,005 (2024)
Projected traffic50,583 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 North over River Run Drive built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 North over River Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I - 459 North over River Run Drive carry?

About 40,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 North over River Run Drive?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I - 459 North over River Run Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.