US Bridges

I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St.

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · I-65 17th Street Ramp · Structure no. 021151

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,908 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,018
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St. 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,018 by 2044. The structure is 2,908 ft (886.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI-65 17th ST Ramp
Crosses15th St. & 16th St.
LocationI-65 17th Street Ramp
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51974, -86.8251
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,908 ft (886.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2024)
Projected traffic2,018 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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$18.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St. built?

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

What condition is I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St. 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 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St. carry?

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

How long is I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St.?

The structure is 2,908 ft (886.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 17th ST Ramp over 15th St. & 16th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.