I - 65 over Formerly AL149
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I65 * City Street · Structure no. 014400
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 over Formerly AL149 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Formerly AL149 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 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 132,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,311 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 over Formerly AL149 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I - 65 over Formerly AL149 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 over Formerly AL149 carry?
About 132,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 over Formerly AL149?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 over Formerly AL149?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.