US Bridges

11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-20 59 65 · Structure no. 021144

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,408 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2044. The structure is 5,408 ft (1,648.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries11th Ave Ramp I-65
CrossesI-65 I-20 I-59
LocationI-20 59 65
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51193, -86.82173
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,408 ft (1,648.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2024)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$33.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59 built?

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

What condition is 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59 carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59?

The structure is 5,408 ft (1,648.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Ave Ramp I-65 over I-65 I-20 I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.