US Bridges

I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · I10-US90-CHACALOOCHEE Bay · Structure no. 011927

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
755 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 WB to US 90E/W 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2043. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI10 WB to US 90E/W
CrossesUS 90
LocationI10-US90-CHACALOOCHEE Bay
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67701, -87.98448
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2023)
Projected traffic1,871 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90 built?

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

What condition is I10 WB to US 90E/W 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 I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90 carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I10 WB to US 90E/W over US 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.