US Bridges

I - 65 over 15th Ave North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 15th Ave. North · Structure no. 014396

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 15th Ave North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over 15th Ave North in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 104,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,001 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses15th Ave North
LocationI65 * 15th Ave. North
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52861, -86.82651
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,190 (2023)
Projected traffic132,001 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 15th Ave North built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I - 65 over 15th Ave North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 15th Ave North carry?

About 104,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over 15th Ave North?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 15th Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.