I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I 65 * Blue Ridge Blvd · Structure no. 014421
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,955
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 58,955 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,691 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I - 65 South over Blue Ridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd carry?
About 58,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Blue Ridge Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.