US Bridges

US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww)

Poor

Bay County, Florida · West End of Tyndall A.F.B · Structure no. 460019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,748 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww) in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,353 by 2044. The structure is 2,748 ft (837.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesEast Bay (icww)
LocationWest End of Tyndall A.F.B
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.10458, -85.60822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,748 ft (837.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2022)
Projected traffic34,353 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww) carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww)?

The structure is 2,748 ft (837.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over East Bay (icww)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.