US Bridges

I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65/I-22 Inter · Structure no. 019039

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI - 65 North
CrossesProposed I - 22
LocationI-65/I-22 Inter
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57264, -86.81698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 North over Proposed I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.