Al - 3 North over Arlington Ave
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * Arlington Ave · Structure no. 008662
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99,343
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 North over Arlington Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al - 3 North 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 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 99,343 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 North over Arlington Ave built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 North 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 North over Arlington Ave carry?
About 99,343 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 North 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 North over Arlington Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.