US Bridges

I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 * I-2059 Interchange · Structure no. 021143

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North 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 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 4,965 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,064 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65 Rmp to 17th ST
CrossesI - 65 North
LocationI-65 * I-2059 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5245, -86.82738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,965 (2023)
Projected traffic5,064 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North built?

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

What condition is I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North carry?

About 4,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Rmp to 17th ST over I - 65 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.