US Bridges

Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Bessemer · Structure no. 017125

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSplash Adv Pkwy
CrossesI - 20
LocationBessemer
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38609, -86.98814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Splash Adv Pkwy over I - 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.