US Bridges

I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 * 16th Ave. South · Structure no. 014401

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th 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 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 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 M.P.258.17
Crosses16th Ave. South
LocationI-65 * 16th Ave. South
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49115, -86.82157
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,060 (2024)
Projected traffic167,311 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South built?

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

What condition is I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South carry?

About 132,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I65 M.P.258.17 over 16th Ave. South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.