US Bridges

Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I 20 / 59 Ramp to 17th ST · Structure no. 021147

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,986 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59 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 2,018 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2044. The structure is 1,986 ft (605.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesRamp to 17th ST
CrossesI-20/59
LocationI 20 / 59 Ramp to 17th ST
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5217, -86.8272
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,986 ft (605.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2024)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2044
Trucks60%
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$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59 built?

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

What condition is Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59 carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59?

The structure is 1,986 ft (605.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 17th ST over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.