US Bridges

I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I22 * Fdale Bend RD · Structure no. 017880

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,705 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,084 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 22 East
CrossesForestdale Bend RD
LocationI22 * Fdale Bend RD
RouteInterstate 22
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60338, -86.91466
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (2022)
Projected traffic9,084 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I - 22 East over Forestdale Bend RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.