US Bridges

CR 1493 over Santa Fe River

FairPosted for load

Alachua County, Florida · 2.8 MI NE of SR 121 · Structure no. 260032

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1493 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 1493 over Santa Fe River in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1493
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location2.8 MI NE of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 1493
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88136, -82.38483
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1493 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1493 over Santa Fe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1493 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1493 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1493 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.