US Bridges

CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · Exit 173 (eastaboga) · Structure no. 008546

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20 in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd
CrossesI-20
LocationExit 173 (eastaboga)
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58132, -86.02377
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2022)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20 carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO93-SPEEDWAY Blvd over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.