US Bridges

I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 29th Ave. · Structure no. 014411

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,003 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR 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 1,003 ft (305.7 m) long and 127 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI - 65
Crosses29th Ave. * RR
LocationI65 * 29th Ave.
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54522, -86.82733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,003 ft (305.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,580 (2023)
Projected traffic140,097 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$29.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR built?

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

What condition is I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR carry?

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

How long is I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR?

The structure is 1,003 ft (305.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 29th Ave. * RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.