Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR
FairJefferson County, Alabama · @ 19th Street (bessemer) · Structure no. 001399
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 846 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,243 by 2043. The structure is 846 ft (257.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR carry?
About 28,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR?
The structure is 846 ft (257.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 5 (us 11) over L*n Frisco * Sou RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.