I - 459 South over Cahaba River
Fair Condition45 years old40,005 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Location | I459 * Cahaba River |
| Carries | I - 459 South |
| Crosses | Cahaba River |
| Coordinates | 33.48464, -86.70980 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 693.9 ft (211.5 m) |
| Max Span | 149.9 ft (45.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 70.9 ft (21.6 m) |
| Deck Area | 4568.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 40,005 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
| Lanes Under Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 523 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 012497 |