US Bridges

I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I-65 @ SR 158/213 · Structure no. 017520

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,882 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,323 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 on Ramp
CrossesSR 158/213
LocationI-65 @ SR 158/213
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.8018, -88.10471
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,882 (2022)
Projected traffic10,323 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213 carry?

About 6,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 on Ramp over SR 158/213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.