Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * 39 TH Ave No · Structure no. 010926
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 640 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,193 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street 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 Sou R R * City Street carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 South over Sou R R * City Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.