US Bridges

I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · I10 @ US98-DAPHNE · Structure no. 011929

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
839 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
10,794
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,191 by 2041. The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI10 EB to US 98EWB
CrossesUS 98
LocationI10 @ US98-DAPHNE
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65508, -87.91547
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length839 ft (255.7 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 traffic10,794 (2021)
Projected traffic16,191 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98 built?

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

What condition is I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98 carry?

About 10,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98?

The structure is 839 ft (255.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I10 EB to US 98EWB over US 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.