US Bridges

SR 59 over 22nd Ave

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N SR 182 · Structure no. 010764

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over 22nd Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over 22nd Ave in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 46,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,111 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
Crosses22nd Ave
Location1.8 MI N SR 182
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.27551, -87.68701
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,741 (2023)
Projected traffic71,111 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over 22nd Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over 22nd Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over 22nd Ave carry?

About 46,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over 22nd Ave?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over 22nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.