US Bridges

I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave.

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I65 * Fairview Ave Intchg · Structure no. 009284

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,415
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave. in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 37,415 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,402 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Sbl / Nbl
CrossesFairview Ave.
LocationI65 * Fairview Ave Intchg
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3517, -86.3212
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,415 (2013)
Projected traffic47,402 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview 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 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave. carry?

About 37,415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave.?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl / Nbl over Fairview Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.