US Bridges

Cherry Ave over I - 22

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Cherry Ave over I-22 · Structure no. 017879

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Ave over I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Ave over I - 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Ave
CrossesI - 22
LocationCherry Ave over I-22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59526, -86.88555
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 Cherry Ave over I - 22 built?

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

What condition is Cherry Ave over I - 22 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 Cherry Ave over I - 22 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Ave over I - 22?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Ave over I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.