US Bridges

R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S)

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 53 * I565 · Structure no. 015320

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S) 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 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 4,492 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR-J4; SR 53
CrossesRamp J-7(I565E to SR53S)
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 53 * I565
RouteState Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71934, -86.62528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2022)
Projected traffic4,492 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S) built?

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

What condition is R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S) 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-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S) carry?

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

How long is R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S)?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns R-J4; SR 53 over Ramp J-7(I565E to SR53S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.