US Bridges

Ramp F over Grassy Area

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · From 5th Ave. to Ramp E-H · Structure no. 014161

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
850 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over Grassy Area is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over Grassy Area in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,856 by 2043. The structure is 850 ft (259.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp F
CrossesGrassy Area
LocationFrom 5th Ave. to Ramp E-H
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51667, -86.79667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length850 ft (259.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,241 (2023)
Projected traffic18,856 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over Grassy Area built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F over Grassy Area 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp F over Grassy Area carry?

About 15,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Grassy Area?

The structure is 850 ft (259.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Grassy Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.