US Bridges

Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mi. East Co. Line Rd. · Structure no. 015766

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,027
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,238 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 45 to I565
CrossesI-565; SR 20
Location1 Mi. East Co. Line Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72, -86.59333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,027 (2022)
Projected traffic4,238 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20 carry?

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 45 to I565 over I-565; SR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.