US Bridges

22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 22nd ST * 1st Ave S · Structure no. 000040

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park is a concrete slab carrying 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries22nd ST
CrossesRotary Trail Park
Location22nd ST * 1st Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5132, -86.80116
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd ST over Rotary Trail Park?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.