US Bridges

I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT I-359 * I-59 · Structure no. 012489

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,281 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,661 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,747 by 2041. The structure is 1,281 ft (390.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-359 Ramp
CrossesI-359 I-59 US 11
LocationJCT I-359 * I-59
RouteInterstate 359
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1686, -87.5538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,281 ft (390.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,661 (2021)
Projected traffic20,747 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$13 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11 carry?

About 12,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11?

The structure is 1,281 ft (390.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-359 Ramp over I-359 I-59 US 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.