US Bridges

Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · US 231 * I 59 · Structure no. 007426

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al - 53 (us 231) 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl - 53 (us 231)
CrossesI - 59
LocationUS 231 * I 59
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86213, -86.28677
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2024)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59 built?

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

What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59 carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.