US Bridges

Mountain View RD over I - 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · I59 * Mountain View RD · Structure no. 007226

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View RD over I - 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain View RD over I - 59 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View RD
CrossesI - 59
LocationI59 * Mountain View RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7457, -86.48589
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2023)
Projected traffic1,315 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View RD over I - 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View RD over I - 59 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View RD over I - 59 carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View RD over I - 59?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View RD over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.