US Bridges

I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · I165 @ Price Ave · Structure no. 015581

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
988 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2043. The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI165 SB to Frtg RD
CrossesPrice Ave
LocationI165 @ Price Ave
RouteInterstate 165
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74348, -88.08986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length988 ft (301.1 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2023)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave?

The structure is 988 ft (301.1 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I165 SB to Frtg RD over Price Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.