Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * 39th ST No · Structure no. 002243
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 795 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,648
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,039 by 2044. The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long and 53 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street carry?
About 11,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street?
The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 North over Sou RR * City Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.