US Bridges

M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-)

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N CO RD 59 · Structure no. 016585

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-Class Blvd
CrossesI-59 (mp 89.27-)
Location3.0 MI N CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1934, -87.25005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2015)
Projected traffic525 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-) carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-)?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns M-Class Blvd over I-59 (mp 89.27-)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.