US Bridges

I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · I85 and I65 Interchange · Structure no. 010886

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,497
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST 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 9,497 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,516 by 2033. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 Nbl (ramp 53)
CrossesHolt ST
LocationI85 and I65 Interchange
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36833, -86.31833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,497 (2013)
Projected traffic12,516 by 2033
Trucks11%
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST built?

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

What condition is I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST carry?

About 9,497 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Nbl (ramp 53) over Holt ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.