US Bridges

I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Just West of I-65 · Structure no. 020192

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI - 22 West
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationJust West of I-65
RouteInterstate 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57493, -86.81842
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I - 22 West over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.