US Bridges

I- 22 East over County RD 112

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Blossburg · Structure no. 017719

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,716
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 22 East over County RD 112 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 22 East over County RD 112 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 34,716 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,700 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 22 East
CrossesCounty RD 112
LocationBlossburg
RouteInterstate 22
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62954, -86.95034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,716 (2023)
Projected traffic62,700 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 22 East over County RD 112 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 22 East over County RD 112 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 2023.

How much traffic does I- 22 East over County RD 112 carry?

About 34,716 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I- 22 East over County RD 112?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I- 22 East over County RD 112?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.