US Bridges

Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · West of I-65 · Structure no. 021142

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,560 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 1,560 ft (475.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to 6th Ave. N
Crosses8th Ave N
LocationWest of I-65
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.518, -86.8265
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,560 ft (475.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$14.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N carry?

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

How long is Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N?

The structure is 1,560 ft (475.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 6th Ave. N over 8th Ave N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.