I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta
FairMobile County, Alabama · 5.5 MI N E US 43 · Structure no. 012322
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 32,106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,571
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta is a steel arch - thru carrying I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta 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 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 12,571 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,856 by 2043. The structure is 32,106 ft (9,785.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta carry?
About 12,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta?
The structure is 32,106 ft (9,785.8 m) long with a longest span of 800 ft (243.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 NB over Mobile River Delta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.