US Bridges

Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · @ Sloss Furnaces · Structure no. 003651

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,954 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 15,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,648 by 2043. The structure is 2,954 ft (900.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 7 (us 11)
CrossesSou L * N C of G Rrs
Location@ Sloss Furnaces
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51861, -86.79694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+62 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,954 ft (900.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,760 (2023)
Projected traffic20,648 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs carry?

About 15,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs?

The structure is 2,954 ft (900.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 7 (us 11) over Sou L * N C of G Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.