US Bridges

R-J5; Al 53 over I-565

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .3 Mile E JCT Jordan Lane · Structure no. 015056

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
545 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-J5; Al 53 over I-565 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-J5; Al 53 over I-565 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,493 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR-J5; Al 53
CrossesI-565
Location.3 Mile E JCT Jordan Lane
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7213, -86.6231
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2022)
Projected traffic4,493 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R-J5; Al 53 over I-565 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-J5; Al 53 over I-565 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does R-J5; Al 53 over I-565 carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is R-J5; Al 53 over I-565?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns R-J5; Al 53 over I-565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.