US Bridges

I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Over NS RR and US 11 · Structure no. 020732

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 61,767 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,212 by 2041. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesNS RR Active * US 11
LocationOver NS RR and US 11
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17364, -87.40846
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,767 (2021)
Projected traffic101,212 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$14.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over NS RR Active * 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11 carry?

About 61,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over NS RR Active * US 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.