US Bridges

AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Eastern Bypass and I85 · Structure no. 013895

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,686
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAL9 Ramp
CrossesI85 Nbl
LocationEastern Bypass and I85
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36211, -86.21217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,686 (2011)
Projected traffic7,679 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl carry?

About 4,686 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns AL9 Ramp over I85 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.