US Bridges

I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road

Good

Walker County, Alabama · M.P. 60.9 on I-22 · Structure no. 016332

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,526
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road in Walker 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 18,526 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,337 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesTuscaloosa Road
LocationM.P. 60.9 on I-22
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81116, -87.29916
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,526 (2020)
Projected traffic24,337 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road carry?

About 18,526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Tuscaloosa Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.