US Bridges

I - 65 North over Sardis Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Sardis Road · Structure no. 013533

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 North over Sardis Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Sardis Road 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 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesSardis Road
LocationI 65 * Sardis Road
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75905, -86.83017
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,220 (2024)
Projected traffic31,952 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Sardis Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I - 65 North over Sardis Road 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 North over Sardis Road carry?

About 25,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 North over Sardis Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Sardis Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.