US Bridges

Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * 7th Ave So · Structure no. 009595

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,335 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 North Ramp
Crosses7 TH Ave So
LocationUS 31 * 7th Ave So
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51001, -86.79096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,267 (2023)
Projected traffic9,335 by 2043
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So carry?

About 7,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 North Ramp over 7 TH Ave So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.