US Bridges

Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 500 Ft West of I65 · Structure no. 001306

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,980
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxwell Blvd.
CrossesCSX RR
Location500 Ft West of I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37759, -86.3238
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,980 (1990)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Blvd. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR carry?

About 6,980 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell Blvd. over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.