US Bridges

I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Sou RR * I459 · Structure no. 012913

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2045. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 459 North
CrossesScl RR * Access RD
LocationSou RR * I459
RouteInterstate 459
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34353, -86.87764
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2025)
Projected traffic34,392 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I - 459 North over Scl RR * Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.