US Bridges

I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I65 and Al 6 Interchange · Structure no. 009276

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,555
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 32,555 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,245 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl / Nbl
CrossesUS 82
LocationI65 and Al 6 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32667, -86.335
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,555 (2013)
Projected traffic41,245 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82 carry?

About 32,555 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl / Nbl over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.