US Bridges

I-59/20 over Bush Blvd

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-59*BUSH Blvd · Structure no. 014760

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59/20 over Bush Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59/20 over Bush Blvd 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 106,660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,961 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59/20
CrossesBush Blvd
LocationI-59*BUSH Blvd
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51028, -86.87806
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 inspectionApril 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,660 (2024)
Projected traffic131,961 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59/20 over Bush Blvd 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 Bush 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-59/20 over Bush Blvd carry?

About 106,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-59/20 over Bush Blvd?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I-59/20 over Bush Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.