US Bridges

Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Danese LN at Aldridge Tri · Structure no. 014287

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDanese Lane
CrossesAldridge Trib.
LocationDanese LN at Aldridge Tri
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63736, -86.52961
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating94.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2024)
Projected traffic535 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib. carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Danese Lane over Aldridge Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.