US Bridges

Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles South of US 98 · Structure no. 019942

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 22,126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,878 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchillinger Road
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location1.5 Miles South of US 98
RouteCounty Highway 372
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74109, -88.22578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,126 (2024)
Projected traffic32,878 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR 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 Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 22,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Schillinger Road over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.