US Bridges

I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-22/I-65 Interchange · Structure no. 020193

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,149 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,149 ft (350.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 22 to I - 65
CrossesN.S. Railroad
LocationI-22/I-65 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57099, -86.81962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,149 ft (350.2 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad built?

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

What condition is I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad?

The structure is 1,149 ft (350.2 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I - 22 to I - 65 over N.S. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.