US Bridges

Jordan LN over I565

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · JCT SR 53 * I 565 · Structure no. 015197

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,998
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan LN over I565 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan LN over I565 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 30,998 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,397 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJordan LN
CrossesI565
LocationJCT SR 53 * I 565
RouteState Highway 53
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71896, -86.62766
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,998 (2022)
Projected traffic43,397 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$11.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan LN over I565 built?

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

What condition is Jordan LN over I565 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan LN over I565 carry?

About 30,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jordan LN over I565?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan LN over I565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.