I - 65 South over Sardis RD
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I65 * Sardis RD · Structure no. 013532
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Sardis RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Sardis RD in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 40 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 25,220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,952 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 South over Sardis RD built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I - 65 South over Sardis 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Sardis RD carry?
About 25,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Sardis RD?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Sardis RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.