22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Alabama · 22nd St- 1st S to 1st N · Structure no. 000091
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 715 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR is a concrete tee beam carrying 22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2037. The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long and 75 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR 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 Street over Morris Ave * RR carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR?
The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns 22nd Street over Morris Ave * RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.