US Bridges

US 31 over I-65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · US31*IN65 Interchange · Structure no. 018632

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over I-65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,056 by 2033. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesI-65
LocationUS31*IN65 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26634, -86.35477
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2013)
Projected traffic9,056 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 31 over I-65 carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over I-65?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.