Northside Road over North River
FairPosted for loadTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E of JCT US No 43 · Structure no. 003357
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northside Road over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Road over North River in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northside Road over North River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northside Road over North River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Northside Road over North River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Northside Road over North River?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Northside Road over North River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.