US Bridges

I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.8 MI E CO Line RD · Structure no. 015765

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 36,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,981 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-565
CrossesN.S. R.R./Intergraph Way
Location2.8 MI E CO Line RD
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6773, -86.74241
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,415 (2022)
Projected traffic50,981 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way carry?

About 36,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-565 over N.S. R.R./Intergraph Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.