US Bridges

IN-85 over NS RR

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT Long Street · Structure no. 021512

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IN-85 over NS RR is a other other carrying IN-85 over NS RR 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 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 60,981 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,138 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIN-85
CrossesNS RR
Location1 MI N JCT Long Street
RouteInterstate 85
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63104, -85.37378
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,981 (2021)
Projected traffic110,138 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IN-85 over NS RR built?

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

What condition is IN-85 over NS RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IN-85 over NS RR carry?

About 60,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IN-85 over NS RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IN-85 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.