US Bridges

In 85 over Ann ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi.N.Of I65 · Structure no. 009928

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

In 85 over Ann ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying In 85 over Ann ST in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 109,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,752 by 2033. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIn 85
CrossesAnn ST
Location3.0 Mi.N.Of I65
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36593, -86.27099
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,830 (2013)
Projected traffic144,752 by 2033
Trucks10%
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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was In 85 over Ann ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is In 85 over Ann ST 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 In 85 over Ann ST carry?

About 109,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is In 85 over Ann ST?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns In 85 over Ann ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.