US Bridges

35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N JCT Skyland Blvd · Structure no. 012693

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries35th Street
CrossesI-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7
Location1.1 MI N JCT Skyland Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.179, -87.55683
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2010)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7 carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Street over I-359 US 11 SR 69 SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.