US Bridges

I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · East Tunnel Interchange · Structure no. 011930

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39,723 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 32,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,581 by 2042. The structure is 39,723 ft (12,107.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 WB
CrossesM. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp
LocationEast Tunnel Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.692, -88.02892
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+612 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39,723 ft (12,107.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,387 (2022)
Projected traffic48,581 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$383.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp carry?

About 32,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp?

The structure is 39,723 ft (12,107.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB over M. Bay 90 98 I10WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.