US Bridges

Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * 2 Nd Ave So · Structure no. 010540

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,285 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 35,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,390 by 2042. The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 South
Crosses2 Nd Ave So * Rrs
LocationUS 31 * 2 Nd Ave So
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51667, -86.79833
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,285 ft (391.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,335 (2022)
Projected traffic45,390 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$14.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs 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 Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs carry?

About 35,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs?

The structure is 1,285 ft (391.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 South over 2 Nd Ave So * Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.