US Bridges

19th Ave E over L * N Railroad

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S River RD · Structure no. 018167

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,615
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave E over L * N Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,870 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries19th Ave E
CrossesL * N Railroad
Location1.0 MI S River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21625, -87.51247
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,615 (2001)
Projected traffic7,870 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad carry?

About 5,615 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Ave E over L * N Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.