US Bridges

Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Ross Bridge · Structure no. 020158

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Bridge Pkwy
CrossesCSX RR
LocationRoss Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39439, -86.87289
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Bridge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Bridge Pkwy over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.