US Bridges

25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · .03 MI W Carraway Bd · Structure no. 021219

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,075 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119,947
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb 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 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 119,947 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,637 by 2044. The structure is 2,075 ft (632.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries25th ST Ramp I59N
CrossesI-20/59 Eb/Nb
Location.03 MI W Carraway Bd
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52913, -86.80547
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,075 ft (632.6 m)
Longest span315 ft (96 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,947 (2024)
Projected traffic216,637 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$12.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb built?

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

What condition is 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb carry?

About 119,947 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb?

The structure is 2,075 ft (632.6 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (96 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST Ramp I59N over I-20/59 Eb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.