US Bridges

US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · I10-US90-CHACALOOCHEE Bay · Structure no. 011926

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,205 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
7,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90 in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7,216 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,824 by 2043. The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 90 EB to I10 EB
CrossesUS 90
LocationI10-US90-CHACALOOCHEE Bay
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67785, -87.98884
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,205 ft (367.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,216 (2023)
Projected traffic10,824 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90 carry?

About 7,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90?

The structure is 1,205 ft (367.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB to I10 EB over US 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.