US Bridges

I-22 over Industrial Access Road

Good

Walker County, Alabama · M.P. 65 on I-22 · Structure no. 016325

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,662
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Industrial Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Industrial Access Road in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,662 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,769 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesIndustrial Access Road
LocationM.P. 65 on I-22
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79399, -87.23993
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,662 (2020)
Projected traffic28,769 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Industrial Access Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Industrial Access Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Industrial Access Road carry?

About 20,662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Industrial Access Road?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Industrial Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.