US Bridges

I - 65 over Dana Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2nd Warrior Exit · Structure no. 017535

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 over Dana Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 over Dana Road in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 49,930 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,258 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65
CrossesDana Road
Location2nd Warrior Exit
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80017, -86.82487
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,930 (2023)
Projected traffic63,258 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 over Dana Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 over Dana Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 over Dana Road carry?

About 49,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 over Dana Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 over Dana Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.