Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31)
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * Brookwood Hosp · Structure no. 013569
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31) built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31) carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31)?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Medical Center DR over Al - 3 (us 31)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.