I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+)
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.6 MI S JCT I-359 · Structure no. 009899
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 34,450 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 546,450 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) 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 I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) carry?
About 34,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+)?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.