US Bridges

US 80 Wbl over L*n RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.W.Of Jct.Us 31 · Structure no. 015530

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,126
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Wbl over L*n RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Wbl over L*n RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 12,126 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,856 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 Wbl
CrossesL*n RR
Location0.4 Mi.W.Of Jct.Us 31
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31167, -86.35667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,126 (2013)
Projected traffic15,856 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Wbl over L*n RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Wbl over L*n 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Wbl over L*n RR carry?

About 12,126 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Wbl over L*n RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Wbl over L*n RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.