US Bridges

I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I-65 @ SR 158 * SR 213 · Structure no. 009268

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,736 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,104 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesSR 158 * SR 213
LocationI-65 @ SR 158 * SR 213
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80183, -88.10431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,736 (2022)
Projected traffic52,104 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213 carry?

About 34,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over SR 158 * SR 213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.