US Bridges

Alger Road over I-65

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 7.3 MI N SR 21 · Structure no. 006823

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alger Road over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Alger Road over I-65 in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAlger Road
CrossesI-65
Location7.3 MI N SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16346, -87.36832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alger Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alger Road over I-65 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Alger Road over I-65 carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Alger Road over I-65?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alger Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.