West Lee ST over I65
FairMobile County, Alabama · 2.1 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 012320
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lee ST over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lee ST over I65 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,225 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lee ST over I65 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lee ST over I65 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 West Lee ST over I65 carry?
About 10,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Lee ST over I65?
The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns West Lee ST over I65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.