US Bridges

Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 Mile North Co. Line R · Structure no. 020313

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch in Madison 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,925 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoeing Blvd
CrossesAirport Ditch
Location1.5 Mile North Co. Line R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61692, -86.77942
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch built?

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

What condition is Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Boeing Blvd over Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.