US Bridges

_virginia ST over CSX RR

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · _0.15 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 021332

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
767 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

_virginia ST over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _virginia ST over CSX RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,763 by 2043. The structure is 767 ft (233.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries_virginia ST
CrossesCSX RR
Location_0.15 MI East of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67032, -88.04318
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length767 ft (233.7 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2023)
Projected traffic5,763 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _virginia ST over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is _virginia ST over CSX RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does _virginia ST over CSX RR carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is _virginia ST over CSX RR?

The structure is 767 ft (233.7 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns _virginia ST over CSX RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.