US Bridges

I-22 over CR-45

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 5.6 MI East of US-43 · Structure no. 016069

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
448 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over CR-45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over CR-45 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,261 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,495 by 2040. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesCR-45
Location5.6 MI East of US-43
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04124, -87.88881
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,261 (2020)
Projected traffic18,495 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over CR-45 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over CR-45 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 CR-45 carry?

About 12,261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over CR-45?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over CR-45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.