US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Jeff Ave * 24 TH ST SW · Structure no. 007640

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
640 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2038. The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesSou RR * City Str
LocationJeff Ave * 24 TH ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47554, -86.87262
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str?

The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Sou RR * City Str?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.