US Bridges

Day ST over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.25 MI W of Airbase Blvd · Structure no. 002768

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
292 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day ST over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Day ST over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,089 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDay ST
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.25 MI W of Airbase Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3697, -86.3526
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (1992)
Projected traffic19,089 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Day ST over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Day ST over CSX RR carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Day ST over CSX RR?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Day ST over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.