I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern
FairSt. Clair County, Alabama · I59 * Ags RR · Structure no. 014733
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,987
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 13,987 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,284 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 13,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I - 59 South over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.