US Bridges

Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · .1 Mi.So.Us 78 · Structure no. 017286

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,767 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 53 (us 231)
CrossesN/S R.R
Location.1 Mi.So.Us 78
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.587, -86.28
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2024)
Projected traffic29,767 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 53 (us 231) over N/S R.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.