US Bridges

I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi.N.Of S.Bypass · Structure no. 009281

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,725
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave 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 33,725 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,727 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Nbl / Sbl
CrossesEdgemont Ave
Location1.2 Mi.N.Of S.Bypass
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34445, -86.32512
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,725 (2013)
Projected traffic42,727 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave built?

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

What condition is I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave 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 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave carry?

About 33,725 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Nbl / Sbl over Edgemont Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.