US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River
FairMobile County, Alabama · Mobile/Baldwin CO Line · Structure no. 016035
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,450 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,355
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,033 by 2042. The structure is 1,450 ft (442.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River carry?
About 13,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River?
The structure is 1,450 ft (442.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 EB over Tensaw/Spanish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.