US Bridges

Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Adamsville · Structure no. 008389

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,813
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Road
CrossesBurlington-Northern RR
LocationAdamsville
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5893, -86.9467
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,813 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$935,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Road over Burlington-Northern 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR carry?

About 4,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Road over Burlington-Northern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.