US Bridges

I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-59*AVE.V · Structure no. 014759

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 97,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,123 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59/20
CrossesAve.V Ensley
LocationI-59*AVE.V
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5096, -86.8793
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,900 (2022)
Projected traffic121,123 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley carry?

About 97,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-59/20 over Ave.V Ensley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.