I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 11th Ave. Ramp · Structure no. 021149
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 647 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,017
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp 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-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp carry?
About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp?
The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I-59/20 over 15th Street & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.