US Bridges

Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles West Rideout RD · Structure no. 015314

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
529 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,545 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,363 by 2042. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadi Blvd to I565
CrossesI-565
Location0.8 Miles West Rideout RD
RouteState Highway 20
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69922, -86.69239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,545 (2022)
Projected traffic20,363 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565 carry?

About 14,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Madi Blvd to I565 over I-565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.