US Bridges

I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I85 and I65 Interchange · Structure no. 010885

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
987 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,914 by 2033. The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesW Jeff Davis * I-65
LocationI85 and I65 Interchange
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.365, -86.32
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length987 ft (300.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2013)
Projected traffic2,914 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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$9.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65 built?

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

What condition is I-85 over W Jeff Davis * 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65 carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65?

The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over W Jeff Davis * I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.