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Jefferson County, AL · Structure #014391

I - 65

I - 65 in I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No, Jefferson County, Alabama received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 137K vehicles daily on I - 65 over 2nd AVE No.

I - 65 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1969 and is now 57 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I - 65 carries an average daily traffic count of 136,580 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing 2nd AVE No. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
137K
Daily Traffic
1969
Year Built
54.7m
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 - 65
Crosses Over
2nd AVE No
State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
Location
I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No
Year Built
1969
Reconstructed
1988
Age
57 years
Daily Traffic
136,580
Lanes
8
Length
54.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
014391

About This Bridge

I - 65 is a 57-year-old bridge located I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over 2nd AVE No with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 137K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 54.7 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

I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No, Jefferson County, Alabama

33.508925, -86.819317

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Frequently Asked Questions

I - 65 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 - 65 was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I - 65 carries approximately 137K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 54.7 meters long and located on I - 65 in I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No, Jefferson County, Alabama.

No, I - 65 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 - 65 is located I 65 * 2 Nd AVE No in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over 2nd AVE No. Its coordinates are 33.508925, -86.819317. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I - 65 carries I - 65 over 2nd AVE No. The bridge is 54.7 meters long and was built in 1969, with reconstruction in 1988.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.