US Bridges

Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I65 N to I85 N · Structure no. 010505

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
498 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,425 by 2033. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 51
CrossesHolt St.And W.Jeff Davis
LocationI65 N to I85 N
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.365, -86.32
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,440 (2013)
Projected traffic9,425 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis carry?

About 7,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 51 over Holt St.And W.Jeff Davis?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.