US Bridges

I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 33rd Ave. North · Structure no. 014413

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North 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 108,610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,601 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses33rd Ave. North
LocationI65 * 33rd Ave. North
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55132, -86.82991
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,610 (2023)
Projected traffic137,601 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North built?

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

What condition is I - 65 over 33rd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North carry?

About 108,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 33rd Ave. North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.