RAMP SR35 TO I59
Carrying RAMP SR35 TO I59 over BRANCH
JCT I59 * SR 35, DeKalb, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAMP SR35 TO I59
The RAMP SR35 TO I59 bridge in DeKalb, Alabama carries RAMP SR35 TO I59 over BRANCH. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,497 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 79.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAMP SR35 TO I59 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,497 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 006441
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP SR35 TO I59 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RAMP SR35 TO I59 against other structures in DeKalb and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAMP SR35 TO I59?
RAMP SR35 TO I59 in DeKalb, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAMP SR35 TO I59 inspected?
RAMP SR35 TO I59's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,497 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP SR35 TO I59 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAMP SR35 TO I59?
RAMP SR35 TO I59 has an NBI inventory load rating of 79.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP SR35 TO I59?
RAMP SR35 TO I59 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RAMP SR35 TO I59 and does age affect safety?
RAMP SR35 TO I59 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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