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Jefferson County, AL · Structure #010869

I - 20/59

I - 20/59 in .1 MI. No. Al 79, Jefferson County, Alabama received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on I - 20/59 over Stream. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
11m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I - 20/59
Crosses Over
Stream
State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
Location
.1 MI. No. Al 79
Year Built
1973
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
140,400
Lanes
10
Length
11 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
010869

About This Bridge

I - 20/59 is a 53-year-old bridge located .1 MI. No. Al 79 in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 20/59 over Stream with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 11 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

.1 MI. No. Al 79, Jefferson County, Alabama

33.548889, -86.777222

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Frequently Asked Questions

I - 20/59 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I - 20/59 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I - 20/59 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 11 meters long and located on I - 20/59 in .1 MI. No. Al 79, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Yes, I - 20/59 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I - 20/59 is located .1 MI. No. Al 79 in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 20/59 over Stream. Its coordinates are 33.548889, -86.777222. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I - 20/59 carries I - 20/59 over Stream. The bridge is 11 meters long and was built in 1973.

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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.