US Bridges

I - 22 & I - 65 over I - 65

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I - 22 Ebr / I - 65 Ramp · Structure no. 019705

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,801 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 & I - 65 over I - 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 22 & I - 65 over I - 65 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,801 ft (548.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 22 & I - 65
CrossesI - 65
LocationI - 22 Ebr / I - 65 Ramp
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5742, -86.8191
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,801 ft (548.9 m)
Longest span301 ft (91.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$17.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 22 & I - 65 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 - 22 & I - 65 over I - 65 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 1,801 ft (548.9 m) long with a longest span of 301 ft (91.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.