I - 59 South over Cahaba River

Fair Condition59 years old20,105 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationI59 * Cahaba River
CarriesI - 59 South
CrossesCahaba River
Coordinates33.65960, -86.59030

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length308.1 ft (93.9 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area882.7 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,105 (2024)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number009239

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