US Bridges

Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N Inter US29 * I85 · Structure no. 017075

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,704 by 2032. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAndrews RD(EXIT66)
CrossesI-85
Location2.6 MI N Inter US29 * I85
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.70028, -85.31381
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2009)
Projected traffic4,704 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85 carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews RD(EXIT66) over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.