US Bridges

Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Staffard Elem. School · Structure no. 007691

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
698 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,383
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 30,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,786 by 2041. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 215
CrossesGm&o * NS RR Active
LocationStaffard Elem. School
RouteState Highway 215
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19939, -87.55569
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,383 (2021)
Projected traffic49,786 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active 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 Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active carry?

About 30,383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Al 215 over Gm&o * NS RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.