US Bridges

Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .1 M S JCT Wash ST * I565 · Structure no. 015058

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesSou RR * Cleveland ST
Location.1 M S JCT Wash ST * I565
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73667, -86.58833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST 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 Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Sou RR * Cleveland ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.