Gorgas Road over North River

Fair Condition72 years old300 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Location8.5 Mi N Jct US No 43
CarriesGorgas Road
CrossesNorth River
Coordinates33.56189, -87.63021

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length332.0 ft (101.2 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area738.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic300 (1998)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number004972

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