US Bridges

I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N E US 43 · Structure no. 010201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,145
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 11,145 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,718 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesRamp 2 * Norfolk So RR
Location0.2 MI N E US 43
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.87807, -88.04286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,145 (2020)
Projected traffic16,718 by 2040
Trucks30%
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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR carry?

About 11,145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Ramp 2 * Norfolk So RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.