US Bridges

SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 4.8 Mi. E. of SR-26 · Structure no. 260104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,589 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-20 WB
CrossesPrairie Crk. & Bike Path
Location4.8 Mi. E. of SR-26
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.61149, -82.24829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic8,589 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-20 WB over Prairie Crk. & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.