I 65 over CSX Railroad
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · 5 MI S JCT I 65 & SR 53 · Structure no. 016786
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 65 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over CSX Railroad in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,890 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 65 over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 65 over CSX Railroad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 65 over CSX Railroad carry?
About 11,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is I 65 over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I 65 over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.