US Bridges

I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I65 and I85 Interchange · Structure no. 010872

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
495 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
37,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,129 by 2033. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65 Sbl
CrossesRamps and Jeff Davis Ave
LocationI65 and I85 Interchange
RouteInterstate 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.365, -86.32167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,200 (2013)
Projected traffic47,129 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave carry?

About 37,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I65 Sbl over Ramps and Jeff Davis Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.