US Bridges

I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65/I-22 Interchange · Structure no. 019040

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 105 ft wide.

CarriesI - 65 South
CrossesInactive I - 22
LocationI-65/I-22 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57289, -86.81723
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$9.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 65 South over Inactive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 South over Inactive I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.