US Bridges

US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3MI W Spanish Fort Hill · Structure no. 018008

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90/98 WB
CrossesUS 90/98 WB
Location0.3MI W Spanish Fort Hill
RouteState Highway 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66685, -87.91739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2023)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 90/98 WB over US 90/98 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.