US Bridges

10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 10 TH Ave * 10th Ct Wylam · Structure no. 004337

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR is a concrete tee beam carrying 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 TH Ave Wylam
CrossesUnited States Steel RR
Location10 TH Ave * 10th Ct Wylam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50306, -86.93306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 10 TH Ave Wylam over United States Steel RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.