US Bridges

Highland Ave over Al - 3

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Highland Ave. · Structure no. 009043

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Al - 3 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Highland Ave over Al - 3 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 291 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesAl - 3
LocationHighland Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50226, -86.78949
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width291 ft (88.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave over Al - 3 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave over Al - 3 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 Highland Ave over Al - 3 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Al - 3?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 291 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over Al - 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.