I - 20/59 West over Valley Creek

Fair Condition47 years old23,555 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationI59 * Valley Creek
CarriesI - 20/59 West
CrossesValley Creek
Coordinates33.41936, -86.96207

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length636.2 ft (193.9 m)
Max Span120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area2540.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,555 (2024)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012109

Nearby Bridges

I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek 0.0 mi Fair 18th AVE Bessemer over Valley Creek 0.2 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over Woodward Railroad 0.2 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Woodward Railroad 0.2 mi Fair I 59/20 North over 24th ST Bessemer 0.3 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 24th ST Bessemer 0.3 mi Fair 19th St. Bessemer over Valley Creek 0.5 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Csx R.r. 0.6 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over L& N Rr 0.6 mi Fair I - 20/59 South over 18th AVE Bessemer 0.6 mi Fair