US Bridges

I - 65 over 41st Ave North

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I65 * 41st Street North · Structure no. 014438

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over 41st Ave North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over 41st Ave North in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 75,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,970 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65
Crosses41st Ave North
LocationI65 * 41st Street North
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5616, -86.8274
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width197 ft (60.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,750 (2024)
Projected traffic95,970 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over 41st Ave North built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I - 65 over 41st 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 over 41st Ave North carry?

About 75,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over 41st Ave North?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over 41st Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.