FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I85 SBL

Carrying I85 SBL over HOLT ST

I85 AND I65 INTERCHANGE, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: I85 SBL

The I85 SBL bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries I85 SBL over HOLT ST. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 77,912 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I85 SBL compares

503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.4
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
10.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
77,912 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010888

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I85 SBL 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 I85 SBL against other structures in Montgomery 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 I85 SBL?

I85 SBL in Montgomery, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I85 SBL inspected?

I85 SBL'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 77,912 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I85 SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I85 SBL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for I85 SBL.

Who is responsible for maintaining I85 SBL?

Ownership is not specified for I85 SBL in the NBI.

How old is I85 SBL and does age affect safety?

I85 SBL was built in 1973, making it 53 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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