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Jefferson County, AL · Structure #009874

I - 20/59 EAST

I - 20/59 EAST in Route Interchange, Jefferson County, Alabama received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 136K vehicles daily on I - 20/59 EAST over I - 20/59 West.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
136K
Daily Traffic
1969
Year Built
118m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I - 20/59 EAST
Crosses Over
I - 20/59 West
State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
Location
Route Interchange
Year Built
1969
Reconstructed
2003
Age
57 years
Daily Traffic
135,990
Lanes
5
Length
118 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
009874

About This Bridge

I - 20/59 EAST is a 57-year-old bridge located Route Interchange in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 20/59 EAST over I - 20/59 West with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 136K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 118 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Route Interchange, Jefferson County, Alabama

33.521761, -86.824561

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Frequently Asked Questions

I - 20/59 EAST has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I - 20/59 EAST was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I - 20/59 EAST carries approximately 136K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 118 meters long and located on I - 20/59 EAST in Route Interchange, Jefferson County, Alabama.

No, I - 20/59 EAST is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I - 20/59 EAST is located Route Interchange in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 20/59 EAST over I - 20/59 West. Its coordinates are 33.521761, -86.824561. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I - 20/59 EAST carries I - 20/59 EAST over I - 20/59 West. The bridge is 118 meters long and was built in 1969, with reconstruction in 2003.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.