US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over I - 65

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lake Shore DR * I 65 · Structure no. 014784

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over I - 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Drive over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesI - 65
LocationLake Shore DR * I 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4499, -86.8184
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over I - 65 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over I - 65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over I - 65 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over I - 65?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.