US Bridges

Double Bridge RD over I-59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2.9 MI No US 231 · Structure no. 007242

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridge RD over I-59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Double Bridge 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Bridge RD
CrossesI-59
Location2.9 MI No US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88928, -86.24971
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Bridge RD over I-59 built?

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

What condition is Double Bridge 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Double Bridge RD over I-59 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Double Bridge RD over I-59?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Double Bridge RD over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.