US Bridges

31st ST No over I-20/59

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Norwood Community · Structure no. 021060

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st ST No over I-20/59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st ST No over I-20/59 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31st ST No
CrossesI-20/59
LocationNorwood Community
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53354, -86.79868
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 31st ST No over I-20/59 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st ST No over I-20/59 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 31st ST No over I-20/59 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 31st ST No over I-20/59?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 31st ST No over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.