US Bridges

I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr)

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 015503

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr) in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 78,895 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,342 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBike Trail (former Rr)
Location0.7 MI N US 45
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74825, -88.09913
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,895 (2022)
Projected traffic118,342 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-65 over Bike Trail (former 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr) carry?

About 78,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Bike Trail (former Rr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.