US Bridges

I-22 over I-22

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · Jasper Interchange · Structure no. 016904

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,665
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over I-22 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 16,665 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-22
CrossesI-22
LocationJasper Interchange
RouteInterstate 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8547, -87.34719
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,665 (2020)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2041
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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over I-22 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-22 over I-22 carry?

About 16,665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over I-22?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.