US Bridges

I85 Sbl over Scl RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.15 MI N of E Bypass · Structure no. 009004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,965
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Sbl over Scl RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I85 Sbl over Scl RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,965 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,267 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 Sbl
CrossesScl RR
Location4.15 MI N of E Bypass
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36683, -86.14387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,965 (2013)
Projected traffic30,267 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 Sbl over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Sbl over Scl 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 2023.

How much traffic does I85 Sbl over Scl RR carry?

About 22,965 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I85 Sbl over Scl RR?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Sbl over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.