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Jefferson County, AL · Structure #014427

I - 65

I - 65 in I65*Raleigh AVE., Jefferson County, Alabama received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I - 65 over Raleigh AVE..

I - 65 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. 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 1972 and is now 54 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 123,190 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Raleigh AVE.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
123K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
67.7m
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
Raleigh AVE.
State
Alabama
County
Jefferson County
Location
I65*Raleigh AVE.
Year Built
1972
Reconstructed
1988
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
123,190
Lanes
6
Length
67.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
014427

About This Bridge

I - 65 is a 54-year-old bridge located I65*Raleigh AVE. in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over Raleigh AVE. with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 67.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) 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

I65*Raleigh AVE., Jefferson County, Alabama

33.458442, -86.820475

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Frequently Asked Questions

I - 65 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (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 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I - 65 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 67.7 meters long and located on I - 65 in I65*Raleigh 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 I65*Raleigh AVE. in Jefferson County, Alabama. The bridge carries I - 65 over Raleigh AVE.. Its coordinates are 33.458442, -86.820475. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I - 65 carries I - 65 over Raleigh AVE.. The bridge is 67.7 meters long and was built in 1972, 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.