US Bridges

CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8)

Fair

Baker County, Florida · CR-229/I-10 · Structure no. 270941

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8) in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2045. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-229
CrossesI-10 (SR-8)
LocationCR-229/I-10
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2399, -82.25986
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8) carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-229 over I-10 (SR-8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.