US Bridges

Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Lakeshore Pkwy * W Oxmoor · Structure no. 014657

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Pkwy
CrossesCSX RR
LocationLakeshore Pkwy * W Oxmoor
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43906, -86.84555
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Pkwy over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.