US Bridges

R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015954

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR14W(I565-WASHST)
CrossesRamp to Washington ST
Location2.6 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73833, -86.59
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2022)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST built?

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

What condition is R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST 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 R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns R14W(I565-WASHST) over Ramp to Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.