US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River
PoorMobile County, Alabama · Mobile - Bald CO Line · Structure no. 008714
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,452 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,355
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,033 by 2042. The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River carry?
About 13,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River?
The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 WB over Tensaw/Spanish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.