US Bridges

Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch

FairPosted for load

Alachua County, Florida · W. of Bridge #260072 · Structure no. 260118

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAlachua Co. Pit RD
CrossesPareners Branch
LocationW. of Bridge #260072
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.91361, -82.55361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2024)
Projected traffic19 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Alachua Co. Pit RD over Pareners Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.