US Bridges

Al 23 over I 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · Al 23 * I 59 · Structure no. 007375

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 23 over I 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 23 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 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesAl 23
CrossesI 59
LocationAl 23 * I 59
RouteState Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77778, -86.42778
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2023)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 23 over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Al 23 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Al 23 over I 59 carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 23 over I 59?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Al 23 over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.