US Bridges

I - 65 over 26th Ave North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 26th Ave. North · Structure no. 014410

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 26th Ave North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over 26th Ave North 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 110,580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,097 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses26th Ave North
LocationI65 * 26th Ave. North
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54413, -86.82687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,580 (2023)
Projected traffic140,097 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 26th Ave North built?

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

What condition is I - 65 over 26th Ave North 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 26th Ave North carry?

About 110,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over 26th Ave North?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 26th Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.