US Bridges

I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 2nd AVE-1st Ave · Structure no. 014407

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,666 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
136,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets 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 136,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,037 by 2043. The structure is 1,666 ft (507.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesU.S.11 Rr*city Streets
LocationI-65 2nd AVE-1st Ave
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50441, -86.81627
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,666 ft (507.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,580 (2023)
Projected traffic173,037 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$57.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets built?

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

What condition is I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets 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 U.S.11 Rr*city Streets carry?

About 136,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets?

The structure is 1,666 ft (507.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over U.S.11 Rr*city Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.