US Bridges

I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3 MI E SR 163 · Structure no. 014743

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST is a concrete tee beam carrying I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 years old, older 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 70,852 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 999,999 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 WB * EB
CrossesIcg RR * Tenn ST
Location3 MI E SR 163
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66732, -88.0499
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,852 (2022)
Projected traffic999,999 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$10.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST carry?

About 70,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB * EB over Icg RR * Tenn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.