US Bridges

I - 65 over 32nd Ave.

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 32nd Ave. · Structure no. 014412

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 32nd Ave. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 over 32nd Ave. 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 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 110,580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,097 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses32nd Ave.
LocationI65 * 32nd Ave.
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55036, -86.8295
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,580 (2023)
Projected traffic140,097 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 32nd Ave. built?

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

What condition is I - 65 over 32nd Ave. 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 32nd Ave. carry?

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

How long is I - 65 over 32nd Ave.?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 32nd Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.