US Bridges

US80 over I-65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of JCT of US 31 · Structure no. 015537

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,285
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US80 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US80 over I-65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,285 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,657 by 2030. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS80
CrossesI-65
Location0.7 MI E of JCT of US 31
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3107, -86.3353
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,285 (1999)
Projected traffic19,657 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US80 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US80 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US80 over I-65 carry?

About 10,285 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US80 over I-65?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US80 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.