US 98 over University Blvd.
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W of Overlook RD · Structure no. 016291
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 244 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,554
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over University Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over University Blvd. in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 32,554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,831 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over University Blvd. built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over University Blvd. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over University Blvd. carry?
About 32,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over University Blvd.?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over University Blvd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.