31ST STREET
Carrying 31ST STREET over I-359,US 11,SR 69,SR 11
1.3 MI N JCT SKYLAND BLVD, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 31ST STREET
The 31ST STREET bridge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama carries 31ST STREET over I-359,US 11,SR 69,SR 11. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 51,330 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 31ST STREET compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 51,330 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 012694
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 31ST STREET 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 31ST STREET against other structures in Tuscaloosa 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 31ST STREET?
31ST STREET in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 31ST STREET inspected?
31ST STREET'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 51,330 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 31ST STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 31ST STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 31ST STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining 31ST STREET?
Ownership is not specified for 31ST STREET in the NBI.
How old is 31ST STREET and does age affect safety?
31ST STREET was built in 1982, making it 44 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.
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