US Bridges

I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65*24th. Ave. South · Structure no. 014399

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 126,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,621 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses24th. Ave. South
LocationI65*24th. Ave. South
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47711, -86.82788
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,780 (2024)
Projected traffic160,621 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South carry?

About 126,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 24th. Ave. South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.