US Bridges

I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 31st ST Ramp to I - 20 WB · Structure no. 021221

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,405 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2043. The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI - 20 WB Ramp
Crosses_US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN
Location31st ST Ramp to I - 20 WB
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52848, -86.80525
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,405 ft (733 m)
Longest span272 ft (82.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN?

The structure is 2,405 ft (733 m) long with a longest span of 272 ft (82.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20 WB Ramp over _US31 I20 Rmp RR 28THSTN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.