US Bridges

Al 152 Wbl over I-65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Al River Br · Structure no. 010809

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 152 Wbl over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 152 Wbl over I-65 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 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 16,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2033. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 152 Wbl
CrossesI-65
Location0.4 MI W Al River Br
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2221, -86.32368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,210 (2013)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2033
Trucks8%
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

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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 152 Wbl over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Al 152 Wbl over I-65 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 152 Wbl over I-65 carry?

About 16,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 152 Wbl over I-65?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 152 Wbl over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.