US Bridges

Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * Arlinton Ave · Structure no. 008661

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99,348
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 99,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,435 by 2045. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 South
CrossesArlington Ave
LocationUS 31 * Arlinton Ave
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5, -86.78917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,348 (2025)
Projected traffic179,435 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave carry?

About 99,348 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 South over Arlington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.