US Bridges

Michigan Ave over I-10

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I-10 @ Michigan Ave · Structure no. 008142

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over I-10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Michigan Ave over I-10 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,974 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesI-10
LocationI-10 @ Michigan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65, -88.07667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,316 (2022)
Projected traffic10,974 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Ave over I-10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Ave over I-10 carry?

About 7,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave over I-10?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.