US Bridges

Al 215 over NS RR Active

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · RR*15th Street*loop Road · Structure no. 011426

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 215 over NS RR Active is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 215 over NS RR Active in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15,136 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,802 by 2041. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 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 215
CrossesNS RR Active
LocationRR*15th Street*loop Road
RouteState Highway 215
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19563, -87.48558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,136 (2021)
Projected traffic24,802 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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$9.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 215 over NS RR Active built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 215 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 215 over NS RR Active carry?

About 15,136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 215 over NS RR Active?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Al 215 over NS RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.