US Bridges

I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I - 65 / Al - 378 · Structure no. 014409

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 104,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,001 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesAl - 378 (finley Blvd)
LocationI - 65 / Al - 378
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54127, -86.82566
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,190 (2023)
Projected traffic132,001 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd) carry?

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

How long is I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Al - 378 (finley Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.