US Bridges

John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · John Rogers * US78 · Structure no. 014276

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Rogers Drive
CrossesSouthern Railroad - Long
LocationJohn Rogers * US78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54917, -86.67972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$9.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long built?

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

What condition is John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns John Rogers Drive over Southern Railroad - Long?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.