US Bridges

Steele Station RD over I - 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · Steel Interchange · Structure no. 007250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Station RD over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Steele Station RD over I - 59 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSteele Station RD
CrossesI - 59
LocationSteel Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93354, -86.19395
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Station RD over I - 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Station RD over I - 59 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Steele Station RD over I - 59 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Steele Station RD over I - 59?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Station RD over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.