AL-118 over New River
FairMarion County, Alabama · 6 MI E JCT SR 253 · Structure no. 012825
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,395
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-118 over New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-118 over New River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-118 over New River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-118 over New River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does AL-118 over New River carry?
About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is AL-118 over New River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-118 over New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.