US Bridges

U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp)

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of JCT of US 31 · Structure no. 015536

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,120
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp) 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 14,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,466 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 80 Ebl
CrossesUS 80 Wbl (ramp)
Location0.7 MI E of JCT of US 31
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3107, -86.3353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,120 (1999)
Projected traffic26,466 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp) built?

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

What condition is U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp) carry?

About 14,120 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 80 Ebl over US 80 Wbl (ramp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.