I-59 over Black Warrior River(+)

Fair Condition55 years old30,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Location9.5 Mi S Tuscaloosa
CarriesI-59
CrossesBlack Warrior River(+)
Coordinates33.11348, -87.65504

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length2271.3 ft (692.3 m)
Max Span259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area9138.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic35%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number010502

Nearby Bridges

I-59 over Black Warrior River(-) 0.0 mi Fair US 11 over Black Warrior River 0.5 mi Good I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) 0.7 mi Fair I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) 0.7 mi Fair I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) 0.8 mi Fair I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) 0.8 mi Fair US 11 over Warrior River Relief 0.9 mi Fair I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (+) 1.0 mi Fair I-59 over Warrior Rvr Rel (-) 1.0 mi Fair US 11 over Warrior River Relief 1.1 mi Fair