US Bridges

35th Street over Abs RR Active

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W of I-359 · Structure no. 012490

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Street over Abs RR Active is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Street over Abs RR Active in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries35th Street
CrossesAbs RR Active
Location0.2 MI W of I-359
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17867, -87.55967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2013)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Street over Abs RR Active built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Street over Abs RR Active in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 35th Street over Abs RR Active carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 35th Street over Abs RR Active?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Street over Abs RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.