I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+)
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S of Fosters · Structure no. 011125
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,518
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 28,518 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,088 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+) built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+) carry?
About 28,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+)?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Lock 9 Road (+)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.