US Bridges

Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr.

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Between 41st * and I-22 · Structure no. 019043

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr. in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,575 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,597 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRamp to I-65 N
CrossesSouthern Rr.
LocationBetween 41st * and I-22
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56949, -86.81923
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,575 (2024)
Projected traffic9,597 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr. carry?

About 7,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr.?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I-65 N over Southern Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.