US Bridges

Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned)

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E of N Ripley ST · Structure no. 011480

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned) in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,919 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesNS RR (abandoned)
Location0.4 MI E of N Ripley ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38037, -86.29157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (1991)
Projected traffic23,919 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned) 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 Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned) carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over NS RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.