US Bridges

Old Leeds RD over I - 20

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Old Leeds RD * I20 · Structure no. 012505

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Leeds RD over I - 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Leeds RD over I - 20 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesOld Leeds RD
CrossesI - 20
LocationOld Leeds RD * I20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5466, -86.6599
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Leeds RD over I - 20 built?

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

What condition is Old Leeds RD over I - 20 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Leeds RD over I - 20 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Leeds RD over I - 20?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Old Leeds RD over I - 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.