US 98 EB over Escatawpa River
FairMobile County, Alabama · Al-Miss State Line · Structure no. 018118
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,326 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,222
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 EB over Escatawpa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 EB over Escatawpa River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,833 by 2043. The structure is 1,326 ft (404.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 EB over Escatawpa River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 EB over Escatawpa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 EB over Escatawpa River carry?
About 21,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 98 EB over Escatawpa River?
The structure is 1,326 ft (404.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 EB over Escatawpa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.