US Bridges

I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave

Poor

Montgomery County, Alabama · I65 and I85 Interchange · Structure no. 010690

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 10,490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,591 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65 Ramp 52
CrossesW.Jeff Davis Ave
LocationI65 and I85 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.365, -86.32167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,490 (2023)
Projected traffic16,591 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave carry?

About 10,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Ramp 52 over W.Jeff Davis Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.