US Bridges

R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.7 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015956

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR16W (I565-PRATT)
CrossesConnects to Ramp 8
Location2.7 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74, -86.58833
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic1,347 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8 built?

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

What condition is R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8 carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R16W (I565-PRATT) over Connects to Ramp 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.