US Bridges

I - 65 South over I - 65 North

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Southern Section of Inter · Structure no. 018557

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over I - 65 North is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over I - 65 North 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,565 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesI - 65 North
LocationSouthern Section of Inter
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.525, -86.82667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,050 (2022)
Projected traffic168,565 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over I - 65 North built?

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

What condition is I - 65 South over I - 65 North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over I - 65 North carry?

About 133,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I - 65 South over I - 65 North?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over I - 65 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.