US Bridges

Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3.3 MI E US 90 · Structure no. 008139

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRivere Du Chien RD
CrossesI-10
Location3.3 MI E US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61669, -88.13703
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2022)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10 carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rivere Du Chien RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.