US Bridges

Air Base Blvd over Bell ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.15 MI N of Afb Entrance · Structure no. 006013

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Base Blvd over Bell ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Air Base Blvd over Bell ST in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAir Base Blvd
CrossesBell ST
Location0.15 MI N of Afb Entrance
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37269, -86.35013
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1993)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Air Base Blvd over Bell ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Air Base Blvd over Bell ST 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 Air Base Blvd over Bell ST carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Air Base Blvd over Bell ST?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Air Base Blvd over Bell ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.