US Bridges

W Fairview Ave over CSX RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W of I-65 · Structure no. 005001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fairview Ave over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying W Fairview Ave over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Fairview Ave
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.6 MI W of I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35134, -86.33088
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (1988)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fairview Ave over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is W Fairview Ave 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 W Fairview Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Fairview Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns W Fairview Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.