Why 57 Wards Br over West Choctawhatchee R

Good Condition47 years old391 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDale
LocationSec-12 T-6-n R-25-e
CarriesWhy 57 Wards Br
CrossesWest Choctawhatchee R
Coordinates31.50741, -85.49729

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length306.1 ft (93.3 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area877.0 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic391 (2002)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number012193

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