US Bridges

US 98 over Icg RR

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Semmes · Structure no. 013322

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,634
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 1984, so it is 41 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 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 24,634 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,951 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesIcg RR
LocationSemmes
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.77884, -88.26261
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,634 (2023)
Projected traffic36,951 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Icg RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Icg RR carry?

About 24,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Icg RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.