US Bridges

Day ST over CSX RR

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.87 MI W of I-65 · Structure no. 016848

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,167
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day ST over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Day ST over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,889 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDay ST
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.87 MI W of I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36941, -86.33635
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,167 (1996)
Projected traffic26,889 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day ST over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day ST over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Day ST over CSX RR carry?

About 27,167 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Day ST over CSX RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Day ST over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.