US Bridges

Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · In 85 / Al 126 Intersect · Structure no. 017145

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,856 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2031. The structure is 2,856 ft (870.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 108 Ramp #2
CrossesIn 85/ Al 126
LocationIn 85 / Al 126 Intersect
RouteState Highway 108
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36428, -86.07996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,856 ft (870.5 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2011)
Projected traffic10,187 by 2031
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126 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 Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126 carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126?

The structure is 2,856 ft (870.5 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 108 Ramp #2 over In 85/ Al 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.