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I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Exit 76 · Structure no. 021350

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,031 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,261 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-59
CrossesSR-6 (US-11) Skyland
LocationExit 76
RouteInterstate 59
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17421, -87.47496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,031 (2022)
Projected traffic91,261 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland 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 SR-6 (US-11) Skyland carry?

About 59,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 over SR-6 (US-11) Skyland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.