US Bridges

10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 10th Ave N * Vanderbilt · Structure no. 011443

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10 TH Ave over L*n 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 TH Ave
CrossesL*n Railroad
Location10th Ave N * Vanderbilt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53419, -86.7917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad built?

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

What condition is 10 TH Ave over L*n 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 10 TH Ave over L*n Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.