US Bridges

I - 65 over Raleigh Ave.

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65*RALEIGH Ave. · Structure no. 014427

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Raleigh Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Raleigh Ave. 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 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 123,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,073 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesRaleigh Ave.
LocationI65*RALEIGH Ave.
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45844, -86.82047
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,190 (2024)
Projected traffic156,073 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Raleigh Ave. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I - 65 over Raleigh 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Raleigh Ave. carry?

About 123,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Raleigh Ave.?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Raleigh Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.