US Bridges

Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I85 and I65 Interchange · Structure no. 010884

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
615 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53 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 3,118 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2043. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 59
CrossesI65 and Ramp 53
LocationI85 and I65 Interchange
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3665, -86.3225
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,118 (2023)
Projected traffic4,931 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53 carry?

About 3,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 59 over I65 and Ramp 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.