I-59 over Black Warrior River(+)
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 9.5 MI S Tuscaloosa · Structure no. 010502
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Black Warrior River(+) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-59 over Black Warrior River(+) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,158 by 2041. The structure is 2,271 ft (692.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Black Warrior River(+) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Black Warrior River(+) 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-59 over Black Warrior River(+) carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Black Warrior River(+)?
The structure is 2,271 ft (692.3 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Black Warrior River(+)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.