US Bridges

Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI E Minor Parkway · Structure no. 010409

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,428
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSandusky Road
CrossesFrisco Railroad
Location1 MI E Minor Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54732, -86.92222
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$938,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandusky Road over Frisco Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.