US Bridges

US 90 EB over Blakeley River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.1 MI W Al 225 JCT · Structure no. 016304

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,365 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
11,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over Blakeley River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB over Blakeley 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 1,365 ft (416.1 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
CrossesBlakeley River
Location1.1 MI W Al 225 JCT
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66836, -87.9276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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 directionOne-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$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 EB over Blakeley River built?

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

What condition is US 90 EB over Blakeley 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 Blakeley River carry?

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

How long is US 90 EB over Blakeley River?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 EB over Blakeley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.