I - 20/59 North over 18th AVE Bessemer

Fair Condition47 years old33,753 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
LocationI59 * 18th AVE
CarriesI - 20/59 North
Crosses18th AVE Bessemer
Coordinates33.42611, -86.95500

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length371.1 ft (113.1 m)
Max Span142.1 ft (43.3 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1459.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic33,753 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012114

Nearby Bridges

I - 20/59 South over 18th AVE Bessemer 0.0 mi Fair Jaybird Road over Valley Creek 0.1 mi Fair I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rrlroad 0.3 mi Fair I - 20/59 North over Abandoned Rr 0.3 mi Fair Jaybird Road over Woodward Rr (no Tracks) 0.3 mi Fair I - 20/59 West over Woodward Railroad 0.4 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over Woodward Railroad 0.4 mi Fair Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch 0.5 mi Fair Harmer Street over Valley Creek 0.5 mi Fair I - 20/59 East over Valley Creek 0.6 mi Fair