US Bridges

Belmont Road over I - 459

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Belmont Road · Structure no. 012717

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over I - 459 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Road over I - 459 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesI - 459
LocationI459 * Belmont Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52065, -86.67239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Road over I - 459 built?

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

What condition is Belmont Road over I - 459 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Road over I - 459 carry?

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

How long is Belmont Road over I - 459?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Road over I - 459?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.