I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT With 15th Street · Structure no. 012906
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,133
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,263 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street carry?
About 5,133 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns I-359 Ramp "b" over 15th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.