US Bridges

I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River

Fair

Baker County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. E. of CR-125 · Structure no. 270056

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 EB SR-8
CrossesLittle St. Marys River
Location0.3 Mi. E. of CR-125
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26098, -82.15497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2023)
Projected traffic28,194 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB SR-8 over Little St. Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.