US Bridges

Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. E US 45 · Structure no. 018562

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,067 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 158 E.B.
CrossesCollege Parkway
Location1.7 Mi. E US 45
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80298, -88.1252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,067 (2021)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway carry?

About 13,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 158 E.B. over College Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.