US Bridges

_ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 at 6th Ave N. · Structure no. 021141

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,421 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 1,421 ft (433.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries_ramp to 6th Ave.
Crosses_I-65 NB & Ramp
LocationI-65 at 6th Ave N.
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5143, -86.82386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,421 ft (433.1 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2024)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2044
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp?

The structure is 1,421 ft (433.1 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns _ramp to 6th Ave. over _I-65 NB & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.