US Bridges

US 90 EB over Apalachee River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.3 MI E of Mobile CO LN · Structure no. 016303

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,624 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
11,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB over Apalachee River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 11,394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,091 by 2042. The structure is 1,624 ft (495 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 EB
CrossesApalachee River
Location3.3 MI E of Mobile CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67283, -87.955
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,624 ft (495 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,394 (2022)
Projected traffic17,091 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$16.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB over Apalachee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 EB over Apalachee River carry?

About 11,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB over Apalachee River?

The structure is 1,624 ft (495 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.