US Bridges

Forrest Ave. over In 85

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.14 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 009286

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,227
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Ave. over In 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Ave. over In 85 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 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 12,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,310 by 2028. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest Ave.
CrossesIn 85
Location2.14 MI N of I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36494, -86.28647
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,227 (2003)
Projected traffic16,310 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Forrest Ave. over In 85 built?

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

What condition is Forrest Ave. over In 85 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forrest Ave. over In 85 carry?

About 12,227 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Ave. over In 85?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Ave. over In 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.