US Bridges

IN-85 over Long ST

Good

Lee County, Alabama · _jct Long Street I-85 · Structure no. 021511

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IN-85 over Long ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IN-85 over Long ST in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60,981 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,138 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIN-85
CrossesLong ST
Location_jct Long Street I-85
RouteInterstate 85
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62356, -85.38829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,981 (2021)
Projected traffic110,138 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IN-85 over Long ST built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IN-85 over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IN-85 over Long ST carry?

About 60,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IN-85 over Long ST?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns IN-85 over Long ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.