US Bridges

SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 3.5 Mi. W. of US-301 · Structure no. 260113

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-20 EB
CrossesLochloosa Creek
Location3.5 Mi. W. of US-301
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.60028, -82.14444
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Lochloosa Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-20 EB over Lochloosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.