I85
I85 in 0.3 MI N Of I65, Montgomery County, Alabama received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 134K vehicles daily on I85 over Rosa Parks.
I85 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 1971 and is now 55 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. I85 carries an average daily traffic count of 133,908 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Rosa Parks. 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
I85 is a 55-year-old bridge located 0.3 MI N Of I65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. The bridge carries I85 over Rosa Parks with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 134K vehicles per day. Built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 59.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I85 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I85 was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I85 carries approximately 134K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 59.7 meters long and located on I85 in 0.3 MI N Of I65, Montgomery County, Alabama.
No, I85 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I85 is located 0.3 MI N Of I65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. The bridge carries I85 over Rosa Parks. Its coordinates are 32.367564, -86.317331. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I85 carries I85 over Rosa Parks. The bridge is 59.7 meters long and was built in 1971, 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.