US Bridges

I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I - 22 Wbr · Structure no. 019704

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,869 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65 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 2,869 ft (874.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 65 to I - 22
CrossesI - 65
LocationI - 22 Wbr
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5758, -86.8185
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,869 ft (874.5 m)
Longest span338 ft (103.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$38.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65 built?

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

What condition is I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65?

The structure is 2,869 ft (874.5 m) long with a longest span of 338 ft (103.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I - 65 to I - 22 over I - 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.