FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I10 EB TO US 98EWB

Carrying I10 EB TO US 98EWB over US 98

I10 @ US98-DAPHNE, Baldwin, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I10 EB TO US 98EWB

The I10 EB TO US 98EWB bridge in Baldwin, Alabama carries I10 EB TO US 98EWB over US 98. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 13 sections, stretching 255.7 meters (839 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,794 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I10 EB TO US 98EWB compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Alabama bridges
319
Bridges in Baldwin · 4 in Poor condition
I10 EB TO US 98EWB 26.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.9
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
5.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
13
Structure Length
255.7 m (839 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,794 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011929

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I10 EB TO US 98EWB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I10 EB TO US 98EWB against other structures in Baldwin and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I10 EB TO US 98EWB?

I10 EB TO US 98EWB in Baldwin, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I10 EB TO US 98EWB inspected?

I10 EB TO US 98EWB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,794 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I10 EB TO US 98EWB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I10 EB TO US 98EWB?

I10 EB TO US 98EWB has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I10 EB TO US 98EWB?

I10 EB TO US 98EWB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I10 EB TO US 98EWB and does age affect safety?

I10 EB TO US 98EWB was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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