US Bridges

I-59 over SR-6 (US-82)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Exit 73 · Structure no. 021349

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,431
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over SR-6 (US-82) is a steel arch - thru carrying I-59 over SR-6 (US-82) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 55,431 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,636 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesSR-6 (US-82)
LocationExit 73
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17142, -87.52535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,431 (2020)
Projected traffic67,636 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over SR-6 (US-82) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over SR-6 (US-82) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-59 over SR-6 (US-82) carry?

About 55,431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over SR-6 (US-82)?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over SR-6 (US-82)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.