I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR
FairMontgomery County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.S.Of AL.152 · Structure no. 010880
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,454 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,750
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR 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 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 38,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,093 by 2033. The structure is 2,454 ft (748 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR carry?
About 38,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR?
The structure is 2,454 ft (748 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I65 Nbl/Sbl over Alabama River and RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.