US Bridges

Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Ramp F to I-59 · Structure no. 014162

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
660 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,477 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,148 by 2044. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 North
Crosses10 TH Ave No * Rrs
LocationRamp F to I-59
RouteInterstate 20
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5279, -86.8023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,477 (2024)
Projected traffic19,148 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs carry?

About 15,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 North over 10 TH Ave No * Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.