I - 459 South over CO RD 52
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I459 * CO RD 52(MORGAN RD · Structure no. 012712
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 South over CO RD 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 South over CO RD 52 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,392 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 43 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 - 459 South over CO RD 52 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 South over CO RD 52 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 South over CO RD 52 carry?
About 27,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 South over CO RD 52?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 South over CO RD 52?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.