SR 53 over Slide Area
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 1.7 M S SR 53 & SR 36 · Structure no. 021562
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 947 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,092
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Slide Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Slide Area in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,426 by 2040. The structure is 947 ft (288.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Slide Area built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53 over Slide Area 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Slide Area carry?
About 15,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Slide Area?
The structure is 947 ft (288.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Slide Area?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.