US Bridges

I85 over Rosa Parks

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N of I65 · Structure no. 014457

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over Rosa Parks is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I85 over Rosa Parks in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 54 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 133,908 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,783 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI85
CrossesRosa Parks
Location0.3 MI N of I65
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36756, -86.31733
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,908 (2023)
Projected traffic211,783 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 over Rosa Parks built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I85 over Rosa Parks 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 I85 over Rosa Parks carry?

About 133,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I85 over Rosa Parks?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I85 over Rosa Parks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.