I - 65
I - 65 in I-65 2nd AVE-1st AVE, Jefferson County, Alabama received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 137K vehicles daily on I - 65 over U.S.11 RR*City Streets.
I - 65 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 56/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 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 10 lane(s) crossing U.S.11 RR*City Streets. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I - 65 is a 56-year-old bridge located I-65 2nd AVE-1st AVE in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over U.S.11 RR*City Streets with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 137K vehicles per day. Built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 507.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I - 65 has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I - 65 was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 56 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 507.8 meters long and located on I - 65 in I-65 2nd AVE-1st AVE, 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 2nd AVE-1st AVE in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over U.S.11 RR*City Streets. Its coordinates are 33.504411, -86.816267. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I - 65 carries I - 65 over U.S.11 RR*City Streets. The bridge is 507.8 meters long and was built in 1970, with reconstruction in 1988.
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.