I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodShelby County, Alabama · I-65 Norfolk Southern RR · Structure no. 020591
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,220
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,220 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,617 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 20,220 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 North over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.