US Bridges

I - 459 North over Sou RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Sou RR · Structure no. 012698

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 North over Sou RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Sou RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,714 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459 North
CrossesSou RR
LocationI459 * Sou RR
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33576, -87.00738
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,714 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 North over Sou RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 North over Sou RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I - 459 North over Sou RR carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 North over Sou RR?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I - 459 North over Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.