US Bridges

12th Avenue North over I - 20/59

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-20/59 @ 12th Ave. North · Structure no. 021061

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Avenue North over I - 20/59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59 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 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Avenue North
CrossesI - 20/59
LocationI-20/59 @ 12th Ave. North
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53554, -86.79643
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59 built?

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

What condition is 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Avenue North over I - 20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.