US Bridges

Ramp F over 26 TH ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Ramp F to 2nd Ave North · Structure no. 010737

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over 26 TH ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over 26 TH ST in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 31,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,862 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp F
Crosses26 TH ST
LocationRamp F to 2nd Ave North
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51667, -86.79667
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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,810 (2022)
Projected traffic40,862 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over 26 TH ST built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F over 26 TH ST 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 Ramp F over 26 TH ST carry?

About 31,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over 26 TH ST?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over 26 TH ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.