I-59 over NS RR Active (+)
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S JCT I-359 · Structure no. 010673
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over NS RR Active (+) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over NS RR Active (+) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 56,450 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over NS RR Active (+) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over NS RR Active (+) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-59 over NS RR Active (+) carry?
About 34,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over NS RR Active (+)?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over NS RR Active (+)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.