US 98 WB over Escatawpa River
FairMobile County, Alabama · Al-Miss State Line · Structure no. 013951
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,326 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,611
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 WB over Escatawpa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 WB over Escatawpa River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,611 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,917 by 2043. The structure is 1,326 ft (404.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 WB over Escatawpa River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 WB over Escatawpa River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 WB over Escatawpa River carry?
About 10,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 98 WB over Escatawpa River?
The structure is 1,326 ft (404.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 WB over Escatawpa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.