US Bridges

US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · I10-US90 Chacaloochee Bay · Structure no. 011928

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,135 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US90 E/W to 1-10WB 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,306 by 2041. The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS90 E/W to 1-10WB
CrossesUS 90
LocationI10-US90 Chacaloochee Bay
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67986, -87.98901
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,135 ft (345.9 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 traffic2,871 (2021)
Projected traffic4,306 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90 built?

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

What condition is US90 E/W to 1-10WB 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 US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90 carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90?

The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US90 E/W to 1-10WB over US 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.