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Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad

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Jefferson County, Alabama · Interchange · Structure no. 020194

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
694 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Nwcdx
CrossesN. S. Railroad
LocationInterchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56887, -86.81928
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length694 ft (211.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad?

The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Nwcdx over N. S. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.