US Bridges

Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * US 280 Interchang · Structure no. 009966

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,067 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 South
CrossesRosedale Drive
LocationUS 31 * US 280 Interchang
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48472, -86.78667
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2022)
Projected traffic21,067 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 South over Rosedale Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.