US Bridges

I-22 over US-43

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · JCT US 43 & AL-4 · Structure no. 016044

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over US-43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over US-43 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,178 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,287 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-22
CrossesUS-43
LocationJCT US 43 & AL-4
RouteInterstate 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07206, -87.97595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,178 (2020)
Projected traffic20,287 by 2040
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over US-43 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over US-43 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-22 over US-43 carry?

About 12,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over US-43?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over US-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.