US Bridges

I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20

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Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 Ramp 17th St._ · Structure no. 021148

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,040 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 Ramp 17th St.
CrossesI-59/20
LocationI-65 Ramp 17th St._
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52188, -86.82418
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2024)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2044
Trucks25%
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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20 built?

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

What condition is I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20 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 I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20 carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Ramp 17th St. over I-59/20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.