US Bridges

Theodore Dawes RD over I-10

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.4 MI W US 90 · Structure no. 017196

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theodore Dawes RD over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Theodore Dawes RD over I-10 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 16,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,198 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTheodore Dawes RD
CrossesI-10
Location2.4 MI W US 90
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55968, -88.20299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,132 (2022)
Projected traffic24,198 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Theodore Dawes RD over I-10 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theodore Dawes RD over I-10 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Theodore Dawes RD over I-10 carry?

About 16,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Theodore Dawes RD over I-10?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Theodore Dawes RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.