US Bridges

US 98 over Icg RR

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E Miss ST Line · Structure no. 013017

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Icg RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Icg RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,211 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,317 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 98
CrossesIcg RR
Location0.7 MI E Miss ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.8576, -88.40993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,211 (2023)
Projected traffic18,317 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Icg RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Icg RR carry?

About 12,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Icg RR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.