US Bridges

I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets

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Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 17th Treet Ramp · Structure no. 021145

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,743 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets 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 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 1,743 ft (531.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI-65 Ramp 17th ST
CrossesCity Streets
LocationI-65 17th Treet Ramp
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51177, -86.82089
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,743 ft (531.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 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 traffic2,037 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets built?

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

What condition is I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets?

The structure is 1,743 ft (531.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Ramp 17th ST over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.