AL-253 over I-22
FairMarion County, Alabama · 25.3 MP on I-22/AL-253 · Structure no. 015794
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 485 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 952
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-253 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-253 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-253 over I-22 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-253 over I-22 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-253 over I-22 carry?
About 952 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is AL-253 over I-22?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns AL-253 over I-22?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.