US Bridges

19 TH ST over L*n RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 19 TH ST Reloc · Structure no. 011553

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 TH ST over L*n RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19 TH ST over L*n RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Carries19 TH ST
CrossesL*n RR
Location19 TH ST Reloc
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.41015, -86.96891
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19 TH ST over L*n RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 TH ST over L*n RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does 19 TH ST over L*n RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19 TH ST over L*n RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 19 TH ST over L*n RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.