US Bridges

Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * Arlinton Ave · Structure no. 008663

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ramp to 22 Nd ST 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 9,248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,701 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to 22 Nd ST
CrossesArlington Ave
LocationUS 31 * Arlinton Ave
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5, -86.79
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,248 (2022)
Projected traffic16,701 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave built?

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

What condition is Ramp to 22 Nd ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave carry?

About 9,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 22 Nd ST over Arlington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.