US Bridges

_11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · _11th Ave North · Structure no. 021153

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North 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 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, projected to reach 2,037 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Carries_11th Ave Ramp
Crosses_16th Street North
Location_11th Ave North
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5229, -86.819
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2024)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2044
Trucks—
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is _11th Ave Ramp over _16th 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does _11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is _11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns _11th Ave Ramp over _16th Street North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.