US Bridges

Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · AL108 / in 85 Intersect · Structure no. 017146

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,763 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85 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 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2031. The structure is 1,763 ft (537.5 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 #1
CrossesIn 85
LocationAL108 / in 85 Intersect
RouteState Highway ?????
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36586, -86.07853
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,763 ft (537.5 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 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$17 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85 built?

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

What condition is Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85 carry?

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

How long is Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85?

The structure is 1,763 ft (537.5 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 108 Ramp #1 over In 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.