US Bridges

Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8)

Good

Baker County, Florida · 5.5 Mi. W of US-90 · Structure no. 270050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8) in Baker 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Rd. 235
CrossesI-10 (SR-8)
Location5.5 Mi. W of US-90
RouteFederal Lands Road 235
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25417, -82.39222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8) built?

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

What condition is Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8) carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Rd. 235 over I-10 (SR-8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.