US Bridges

Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT I565 * SR255 · Structure no. 015483

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern 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 18,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,224 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to SR 255 N
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.1 MI N JCT I565 * SR255
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70884, -86.67002
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,017 (2021)
Projected traffic25,224 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 18,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SR 255 N over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.