US 90 over Fish River
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E JCT SR 181 · Structure no. 010559
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,692
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 over Fish River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,038 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 over Fish River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 90 over Fish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 90 over Fish River carry?
About 6,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 90 over Fish River?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 over Fish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.