US Bridges

59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .27 Mi. E of Center St. · Structure no. 021146

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
545 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street 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 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 2,018 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,018 by 2044. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries59/20 EB Off Ramp
Crosses3rd Street North
Location.27 Mi. E of Center St.
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51965, -86.83171
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2024)
Projected traffic2,018 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North built?

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

What condition is 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 59/20 EB Off Ramp over 3rd Street North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.